confident

[ˈkɒnfɪdənt]

confident Definition

  • 1feeling or showing certainty about something
  • 2having trust in oneself or one's abilities

Using confident: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "confident" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She was confident that she would pass the exam.

  • Example

    He is confident in his ability to lead the team.

  • Example

    The company is confident about its future growth prospects.

  • Example

    I am not confident enough to speak in public.

confident Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for confident

Idioms Using confident

  • to have a strong belief in oneself without being boastful or arrogant

    Example

    She was quietly confident about her chances of winning the competition.

  • strike a confident note

    to express oneself in a way that conveys self-assurance and conviction

    Example

    In his speech, he struck a confident note, inspiring the audience with his vision for the future.

  • to stop having trust or faith in someone or something

    Example

    After the scandal, many people lost confidence in the company's leadership.

Phrases with confident

  • a smile that shows self-assurance and belief in oneself

    Example

    She gave a confident smile before starting her presentation.

  • confident of success

    having a strong belief that one will succeed in a particular endeavor

    Example

    Despite the challenges, he remained confident of success.

  • feeling comfortable and self-assured in one's own body and identity

    Example

    She has always been confident in her skin, never feeling the need to conform to societal beauty standards.

Origins of confident

from Latin 'confidentem', meaning 'firmly trusting, bold'

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Summary: confident in Brief

The term 'confident' [ˈkɒnfɪdənt] describes a feeling or display of certainty and trust in oneself or one's abilities. It can be used to describe a person's attitude towards a situation, as in 'She was confident that she would pass the exam,' or a person's general demeanor, as in 'He is confident in his ability to lead the team.' The phrase 'be quietly confident' denotes a strong belief in oneself without being boastful, while 'lose confidence in' means to stop having trust or faith in someone or something.

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