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   Con·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" Similar trustbelieffaithcredenceconvictionreliancedependenceOpposite distrustskepticism
   • ▪ the state of feeling certain about the truth of something: "it is not possible to say with confidence how much of the increase in sea levels is due to melting glaciers"
   • ▪ a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities: "she's brimming with confidence" Similar self-assuranceself-confidenceself-reliancebelief in oneselffaith in oneselfpositivenessassertivenessself-possessionnervepoiseaplombpresence of mindphlegmlevel-headednesscoolheadednessfirmnesscourageboldnessmettlefortitudeOpposite doubtuncertainty
   • ▪ the telling of private matters or secrets with mutual trust: "someone with whom you may raise your suspicions in confidence"
   • ▪ a secret or private matter told to someone under a condition of trust: "the girls exchanged confidences about their parents" Similar secretprivate affairconfidential matterconfidentialityintimacy

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin confidentia, from confidere ‘have full trust’ (see confident).

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   Confidence definition: full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing. See examples of CONFIDENCE used in a sentence.

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   confidence meaning: 1. a feeling of being certain of your ability to do things well: 2. trust in someone's ability or…. Learn more.

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   Jul 14, 2023 · Confidence. The Core Beliefs of Confidence. Changes in thinking, not outer circumstances, are the key to confidence. Posted July 14, 2023 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods. Key points. Confidence is one...

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   Apr 26, 2024 · 1. uncountable noun. If you have confidence in someone, you feel that you can trust them. I have every confidence in you. This has contributed to the lack of confidence in the FDA. Synonyms: trust, belief, faith, dependence More Synonyms of confidence. 2. uncountable noun.

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   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...

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   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....

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   confident. adjective. /ˈkɑnfədənt/ feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful She was feeling relaxed and confident. Beneath his confident and charming exterior lurked a mass of insecurities. The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don't understand. see self-confident.