What is the opposite of “confident”?

What is the antonym of “confident”?

The antonyms of confident are uncertain, insecure, and doubtful. These antonyms describe a lack of confidence or assurance in oneself or a situation.

See all the antonyms of “confident”

• unconfident
• timid

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

uncertain

Not sure or confident about something; not having a definite opinion or knowledge.

Example

She was uncertain about which college to choose, as both had their pros and cons.

insecure

Not feeling confident or assured; having doubts about oneself or one's abilities.

Example

He felt insecure about his public speaking skills and avoided giving presentations.

doubtful

Feeling uncertain or skeptical about something; not easily convinced or persuaded.

Example

She was doubtful about the validity of the research findings and wanted to verify them.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Uncertain implies a lack of knowledge or clarity about something.
• 2. Insecure describes a lack of confidence in oneself or one's abilities.
• 3. Doubtful suggests skepticism or a lack of trust in something or someone.

Good things to know

• 1. Expressing Opinions: Use these antonyms to express different levels of certainty or confidence in opinions or beliefs.
• 2. Describing Emotions: Incorporate these antonyms to describe emotions related to self-doubt or skepticism.
• 3. Narrative Writing: Utilize these antonyms in narratives to create characters with different levels of confidence or trust in themselves or others.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of confident describe a lack of confidence or assurance in oneself or a situation. Uncertain implies a lack of knowledge, insecure describes a lack of confidence, and doubtful suggests skepticism. Use these antonyms to express opinions, describe emotions, and create characters in narratives.