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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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   May 31, 2012 · The meaning of CONFIDENT is full of conviction : certain. How to use confident in a sentence. Is it confident or confidant? (Or is it confidante?)

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   CONFIDENT definition: 1. being certain of your abilities or having trust in people, plans, or the future: 2. being…. Learn more.

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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.

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   Find 63 different ways to say CONFIDENT, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

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   The meaning of CONFIDENCE is a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances. How to use confidence in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Confidence.

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   CONFIDENT meaning: 1. being certain of your abilities or having trust in people, plans, or the future: 2. being…. Learn more.

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   If you're confident you are sure about something, someone, or yourself. He was confident he could keep his balance and cross the river on the skinny log, but he wasn't so confident that the log was strong enough to hold him. Confident is often a word of assurance.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconfident adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   adjective. /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ /ˈkɑːnfɪdənt/ feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful. She was in a relaxed, confident mood. Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. confident about something I was actually fairly confident about my chances.

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    confident completely sure that something will happen in the way that you want or expect: I'm confident that you'll get the job. The team is confident that they will win. Confident is a stronger and more definite word than sure and is more often used in positive statements, when you feel no anxiety.

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    confident. Thesaurus > certain about something > confident. These are words and phrases related to confident. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of confident. CERTAIN ABOUT SOMETHING. I am confident that doctors will find a cure. Synonyms and examples. certain.