Confidence: meaning, definitions and examples

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confidence

 

[ ˈkɒnfɪdəns ]

Context #1 | Noun

self-assurance

Confidence is the feeling or belief that you can rely on someone or something. It is the state of feeling certain about the truth of something. Confidence can also refer to a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.

Synonyms

certainty, faith, self-assurance, trust

Examples of usage

  • I have confidence in my team to deliver excellent results.
  • She spoke with confidence during the presentation.
  • His confidence in his own abilities helped him succeed.
  • We need to have confidence in ourselves to overcome challenges.
  • The coach's confidence in the team motivated them to win the championship.
Context #2 | Noun

secret

Confidence can also refer to a secret or private matter told to someone under a condition of trust. It is a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances.

Synonyms

faith, reliance, secret, trust

Examples of usage

  • She shared her confidence with her best friend.
  • He revealed his confidence to his lawyer.
  • Keeping someone's confidence is crucial in maintaining trust.
  • I confided in her with great confidence.
  • They talked in confidence about their plans.

Translations

Translations of the word "confidence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confiança

🇮🇳 आत्मविश्वास

🇩🇪 Vertrauen

🇮🇩 kepercayaan

🇺🇦 впевненість

🇵🇱 pewność

🇯🇵 信頼 (しんらい)

🇫🇷 confiance

🇪🇸 confianza

🇹🇷 güven

🇰🇷 신뢰 (shinlae)

🇸🇦 ثقة (thiqah)

🇨🇿 důvěra

🇸🇰 dôvera

🇨🇳 信心 (xìnxīn)

🇸🇮 zaupanje

🇮🇸 sjálfstraust

🇰🇿 сенім

🇬🇪 ნდობა (ndoba)

🇦🇿 etibar

🇲🇽 confianza

Etymology

The word 'confidence' originated from the Latin word 'confidentia', which means 'firm trust, reliance, self-confidence'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. The concept of confidence has been explored in philosophy, psychology, and sociology, highlighting its importance in human interactions and success. Building confidence is often seen as a key factor in personal development and achieving goals.

See also: confidant, confident.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,710, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.