certitude

American  

[sur-ti-tood, -tyood] / ˈsɜr tɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /

noun

1. freedom from doubt, especially in matters of faith or opinion; certainty.

   Synonyms:

   belief, conviction, assurance

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certitude British  

/ ˈsɜːtɪˌtjuːd /

noun

1. confidence; certainty

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Other Word Forms

• noncertitude noun
• uncertitude noun

Etymology

Origin of certitude

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin certitūdō, equivalent to Latin certi- (combining form of certus sure; certain ) + -tūdō -tude

Example Sentences

It means demanding more of our public discourse than slogans and certitudes.

From Salon

America, you’re a big, boisterous nation of more than 342 million people, with all sorts of competing impulses and interests, and no end of certitude to go around.

From Los Angeles Times

It's in that space of theological certitude where Vance's apparent lack of spiritual struggle really stands out.

From Salon

We can never actually achieve total certitude about the shapes climate change will take, nor do we need to arrive at certitude to take action.

From Salon

He’s never had a role quite like Lee, which allows him to approach the world with far less certitude than a James Bond or Benoit Blanc.

From Salon