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   confident

   /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities: "we require outgoing, confident people able to approach large groups" Similar self-assuredassuredsure of oneselfself-confidentpositiveassertiveself-assertiveself-possessedbelieving in oneselfself-reliantpoisedfilled with aplombcoolcool-headedcalmcollectedcool, calm, and collectedphlegmaticlevel-headedcomposednonchalantunperturbedimperturbableunruffledimpassiveserenetranquilrelaxedat easeinformal:unflappabletogetherunfazedlaid-backnonplussedrare:equanimous
   • 2. 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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   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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   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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   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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   Definition of confident adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   If a person or their manner is confident, they feel sure about their own abilities, qualities, or ideas. In time he became more confident and relaxed. She is a confident woman who is certain of her views.