Antonyms for sure
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : shoo r, shur |
| Phonetic Transcription : ʃʊər, ʃɜr |
Definition of sure
Origin :- c.1300, "safe, secure," later "mentally certain" (mid-15c.), from Old French sur, seur "safe, secure," from Latin securus "free from care, untroubled, heedless, safe" (see secure (adj.)). Pronunciation development followed that of sugar. As an affirmative meaning "yes, certainly" it dates from 1803, from Middle English meanings "firmly established; having no doubt," and phrases like to be sure (1650s), sure enough (1540s), and for sure (1580s). The use as a qualifier meaning "assuredly" goes back to early 15c. Sure-footed is from 1630s; sure thing dates from 1836. In 16c.-17c., Suresby was an appellation for a person to be depended upon.
- adj certain, definite
- adj physically stable
- adj inevitable
- adj self-confident
- Without reasons I was sure of, you know, so there could be no chance of any mistake.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- But if she had any such thing I'm sure it was ended, and she'd have jumped at this chance a year ago.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- In you I was sure of a mind strong enough to break the fetters of habit.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- "I just wanted to be sure you were all right," said Percival, greatly relieved.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- "I am sure some of the old man's money is here," he said to himself.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- I wish we might have talked more—I'm sure—when are you leaving?
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- I am sure the injury you speak of could not have happened when he was in charge.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- “Ay, sure, both of us; but Ambrose is the best scribe,” said Stephen.
- Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
- Sure enough—they were in Chicago and had dinner with us on their way out.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- And you don't want to hear anything about mines; it wouldn't be at all good for you, I'm sure.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
Synonyms for sure
- abiding
- arrogant
- assured
- bound
- certain
- changeless
- clear
- composed
- confident
- constant
- convinced
- convincing
- decided
- decisive
- doubtless
- enduring
- fast
- firm
- fixed
- for a fact
- free from doubt
- genuine
- guaranteed
- incontestable
- incontrovertible
- indisputable
- indubitable
- ineluctable
- inerrant
- inescapable
- infallible
- irrevocable
- never-failing
- persuaded
- positive
- real
- safe
- satisfied
- secure
- self-assured
- self-possessed
- set
- solid
- staunch
- steadfast
- steady
- strong
- surefire
- telling
- unavoidable
- unchangeable
- unchanging
- uncompromising
- undeniable
- unequivocal
- unerring
- unfailing
- unfaltering
- unqualified
- unquestionable
- unquestioning
- unshakable
- unshaken
- unvarying
- unwavering
- valid
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