Confident: meaning, definitions and examples

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confident

[ ˈkɒnfɪdənt ]

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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.

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.