Confident: meaning, definitions and examples
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confident
[ ˈkɒnfɪdənt ]
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.
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.
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.