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con·fi·dent

confident

 
 
pronunciation:
kan fih dnt
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having trust or faith; satisfied and sure.
We are confident that our team will win.
synonyms:
certain, positive, sure
antonyms:
apprehensive, hesitant, uncertain
similar words:
convinced, satisfied, secure
definition 2: sure about one's own abilities.
Lara was shy, but new friends have made her more confident.
synonyms:
self-confident
antonyms:
bashful, beaten, insecure, shy, timid
similar words:
secure
derivation: confidently (adv.)
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