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con·fi·dence

confidence

 
 
pronunciation:
kan fih dihns
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a sense of assurance, faith, or trust in a person or thing.
My coach has confidence in my abilities.
synonyms:
belief, faith, trust
antonyms:
apprehension, distrust, doubt, uncertainty
similar words:
aplomb, assurance, certainty, credence, dependence, reliance, security, sureness
definition 2: a sense of assurance in oneself; self-confidence.
He does his job with great confidence.She exudes an air of confidence.
synonyms:
self-assurance, self-confidence
antonyms:
diffidence, insecurity, self-doubt
similar words:
authority
definition 3: a secret.
She often shared confidences with her sister.
synonyms:
secret
definition 4: reliance on another to keep a secret.
He told me this in strict confidence.
similar words:
privacy, secrecy, trust
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