てっきり
Adverb
1.
surely, certainly, without doubt
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てっきり雨が降ると思っていたら、晴れた。
I was sure it would rain, but it turned out sunny.
てっきり会議は中止だと思っていたが、開催された。
I was sure the meeting was canceled, but it was held.
試験に落ちたと思っていたが、てっきり合格していた。
I thought I had failed the exam, but I had certainly passed.
彼女はてっきり私のことを忘れているだろうと思っていた。
I was certain she had forgotten about me.
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