positive

[poz-i-tiv] / ˈpɒz ɪ tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

definite, certain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear conclusive confident decisive specific

STRONG

absolute affirmative cold concrete express firm perfect rank real

WEAK

actual assured categorical clear-cut cocksure complete consummate convinced decided direct downright explicit factual forceful forcible genuine hard inarguable incontestable incontrovertible indisputable indubitable irrefutable out-and-out outright sure thorough thoroughgoing unambiguous undeniable unequivocal unmistakable unmitigated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indefinite uncertain vague

STRONG

flawed flexible imperfect imprecise yielding

WEAK

disadvantageous doubtful negative unhelpful unsure

ADJECTIVE

beneficial, helpful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constructive effective forward-looking good practical productive reasonable useful

STRONG

affirmative progressive sound

WEAK

efficacious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fruitless impotent impractical incapable unproductive unskilled useless worthless

WEAK

disadvantageous doubtful indefinite negative uncertain unhelpful unsure

Usage

What are other ways to say positive?

The adjective positive implies emphatic certainty, which may even become overconfidence or dogmatism. Certain suggests that there are definite reasons that have freed one from doubt. Confident emphasizes the strength of the belief or the certainty of expectation felt. Sure, the simplest and most general term, expresses mere absence of doubt.

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