English · Adjectives

confident

/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

[/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/]

sure of oneself

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Feeling sure about your own abilities or about a situation.

Example

She felt confident before the exam because she had studied very hard all month.

She felt confident before the exam because she had studied very hard all month.

Etymology

From Latin 'confidere' (to trust fully), from 'con-' and 'fidere'.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes self-assurance and certainty about outcomes.

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