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sureness

[/ˈʃʊr.nəs/]
noun
certeza
1. the quality or state of being sure; certainty or confidence
The sureness of her convictions was evident in every word she spoke.
A certeza de suas convicções era evidente em cada palavra que ela falava.
2. the quality of being reliable, dependable, or accurate
The sureness of his aim made him an excellent marksman.
A precisão de sua mira o tornava um excelente atirador.
3. steadiness or stability of movement or action
She walked with sureness across the narrow bridge.
Ela caminhou com segurança pela ponte estreita.
Synonyms
certaintyconfidenceassuranceconvictionsteadinessreliability
Antonyms
uncertaintydoubthesitationunreliabilityinstability

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
certeza
most common usage
General Brazilian
segurança
used for steadiness and confidence
Portugal
certeza
standard usage equivalent to Brazil
Portugal
segurança
also used for reliability and steadiness

Related Idioms & Phrases

with sureness
of a sureness
sureness of touch
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