Confident: meaning, definitions and examples

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confident

 

[ ˈkɒnfɪdənt ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000 Adjectives
Context #1 | Adjective

self-assured

Feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.

Synonyms

assured, positive, self-assured, sure

Examples of usage

  • He was confident that he would win the competition.
  • She spoke with a confident tone during the presentation.
  • I need to be more confident in my abilities.
Context #2 | Adjective

reliable

Reliable; trustworthy.

Synonyms

dependable, faithful, reliable, trustworthy

Examples of usage

  • She is a confident leader that people can rely on.
  • I have confidence in his ability to get the job done.
Context #3 | Noun

belief

A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities.

Synonyms

assurance, belief, faith, trust

Examples of usage

  • His confident in his own abilities helped him succeed.
  • She exuded confidence in her performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "confident" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confiante

🇮🇳 आत्मविश्वासी

🇩🇪 zuversichtlich

🇮🇩 percaya diri

🇺🇦 впевнений

🇵🇱 pewny siebie

🇯🇵 自信がある (jishin ga aru)

🇫🇷 confiant

🇪🇸 confiado

🇹🇷 kendine güvenen

🇰🇷 자신감 있는 (jasin-gam inneun)

🇸🇦 واثق (waathiq)

🇨🇿 sebevědomý

🇸🇰 sebavedomý

🇨🇳 自信的 (zìxìn de)

🇸🇮 samozavesten

🇮🇸 sjálfsöruggur

🇰🇿 өз-өзіне сенімді

🇬🇪 დარწმუნებული (dartsmunebuli)

🇦🇿 özünə inamlı

🇲🇽 confiado

Etymology

The word 'confident' originates from the Latin word 'confidentem' which means 'having full trust or reliance'. Over the years, the term has evolved to represent a state of being self-assured, reliable, and trustworthy. The concept of confidence has been explored in various fields such as psychology, sociology, and self-help literature, highlighting its importance in personal and professional success.

See also: confidant, confidence.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,765, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.