positive
Usage
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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.
Example Sentences
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The final argument for Barclays turning more positive is the macroeconomic environment, which the team regards as supportive.
From MarketWatch
“Our view is, however, that the positives likely outweigh the negatives for markets,” she added.
From Barron's
But even for investors who don’t believe the National Football Conference’s Seattle Seahawks guaranteed gains this year with their victory, there are reasons to be positive heading into a crucial January jobs report.
From Barron's
The stock of Google’s parent has fallen only 3% since its earnings announcement, and is still positive for the year.
Same-store sales were down 2.5% for the period ended in November, but positive momentum that started in the last month of the quarter continued into December and January.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
