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- DictionaryCon·fi·dence/ˈkänfəd(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust: "we had every confidence in the staff"
[uncountable] the feeling that you can trust, believe in and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of somebody/something. The president's actions hardly inspire confidence. confidence in somebody/something The players all have confidence in their manager. He believes his reforms will restore confidence in the financial markets.
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.
Confidence is a belief in oneself, the conviction that one has the ability to meet life's challenges and to succeed—and the willingness to act accordingly. Being confident requires a...
noun. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities. “after that failure he lost his confidence ”. synonyms: assurance, authority, self-assurance, self-confidence, sureness. see more. see less. type of: certainty. the state of being certain.
[uncountable] confidence (in somebody/something) the feeling that you can trust, believe in, and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of someone or something The players all have confidence in their manager.
a feeling of being certain of your ability to do things well: He's a good student, but he lacks confidence. [ + to do sth ] His training has given him the confidence to deal with any problem that arises. Fewer examples. The accident completely shattered her confidence. Three wins in a row helped restore the team's confidence.
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONFIDENCE. 1. [noncount] : a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something. The class gave me more confidence. He lacked the confidence to succeed. The experience gave her the confidence to start her own business. [+] more examples. — often + in. He has a lot of confidence in himself.
