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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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   Learn the meaning, usage, and history of the adjective confident, which means having or showing assurance and self-reliance. Find out the difference between confident and confidant, and see related words and example sentences.

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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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   adjective. /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ /ˈkɑːnfɪdənt/ feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful. She was in a relaxed, confident mood. Beneath his confident and charming exterior lurked a mass of insecurities. confident about something I was actually fairly confident about my chances.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word confidence, which can be a noun or an adjective. Confidence can mean trust, certainty, faith, or skill in different contexts.

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   confident completely sure that something will happen in the way that you want or expect: I'm confident that you'll get the job. The team is confident that they will win. Confident is a stronger and more definite word than sure and is more often used in positive statements, when you feel no anxiety.