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   Con·fi·dent

   /ˈkänfəd(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured: "we require outgoing, confident people able to approach large groups" Similar self-assuredassuredsure of oneselfself-confidentpositiveassertiveself-assertiveself-possessedbelieving in oneselfself-reliantpoisedfilled with aplombcoolcoolheadedcalmcollectedcool, calm, and collectedphlegmaticlevelheadedcomposednonchalantunperturbedimperturbableunruffledimpassiveserenetranquilrelaxedat easeinformal:unflappabletogetherunfazedlaid-backnonplussedrare:equanimous
   • ▪ feeling or showing certainty about something: "this time they're confident of a happy ending" Similar optimistichopefulsanguinesurecertainpositiveconvincedin no doubtunshakeable in one's beliefsecure in one's beliefeasy in one's mindsatisfiedassuredpersuadedhave no doubtnot questionhold the unwavering view

   noun

   • 1. a confidant. archaic

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French confident(e), from Italian confidente, from Latin confident- ‘having full trust’, from the verb confidere, from con- (expressing intensive force) + fidere ‘trust’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › confidentConfident Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : full of conviction : certain. confident of success. confident that conditions will improve. 2. : having or showing assurance and self-reliance. a confident young businessman. a confident manner. 3. obsolete : trustful, confiding. confidently adverb. Did you know? Is it confident or confidant? (Or is it confidante ?)

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   Confident is an adjective that means sure of oneself or one’s abilities, or having a high level of certainty about something. Confidant is a noun meaning someone you feel comfortable telling secret or private things to—a person you confide in. The word confidante is a gender-specific form of confidant that’s applied to women.

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   1. a. : a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances. had perfect confidence in her ability to succeed. met the risk with brash confidence. b. : faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way. have confidence in a leader. 2. : the quality or state of being certain : certitude.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › confidentCONFIDENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˈkɒn.fɪ.d ə nt / us / ˈkɑːn.fə.d ə nt / Add to word list. B1. being certain of your abilities or having trust in people, plans, or the future: Be a bit more confident in yourself! They don't sound confident about the future of the industry. I'm confident of his skills as a manager.

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   confident. adjective. us / ˈkɑːn.fə.d ə nt / uk / ˈkɒn.fɪ.d ə nt / Add to word list. B1. being certain of your abilities or having trust in people, plans, or the future: Be a little more confident in yourself! They don't sound confident about the future of the industry. I'm confident of his skills as a manager.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionconfident adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Confident is a stronger and more definite word than sure and is more often used in positive statements, when you feel no worry. convinced [not before noun] completely sure that something is true or right, especially because the evidence seems to prove it or somebody else has persuaded you to believe it:

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › confidenceCONFIDENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a feeling of having little doubt about yourself and your abilities, or a feeling of trust in someone or something: He has a sense of confidence, even arrogance, about what he does. Consumers’ confidence in the economy is strong. Her colleagues lost confidence in her.