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- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having trust or faith in someone or something; sure.
The coach is confident that the team will win.After the last successful campaign, the generals were confident of overall victory.- synonyms:
- certain, positive, sure
- antonyms:
- apprehensive, hesitant, tentative, uncertain
- similar words:
- cocksure, convinced, nonchalant, satisfied, secure
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| definition 2: |
secure in one's own abilities; self-assured.
Now that she's been with the company for a year, she is much more confident.Wearing this stylish suit will make you feel confident.This job applicant was certainly confident in what he can do for the company.- synonyms:
- assured, self-assured, self-confident
- antonyms:
- bashful, beaten, diffident, insecure, self-conscious, shy, tentative, timid, timorous, tremulous, unsure
- similar words:
- nonchalant, secure
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| definition 3: |
overly self-assured; presumptuous.
You're a bit confident, saying something as bold as that!I detest that he's so smug and confident.- synonyms:
- cocksure, cocky, presumptuous
- antonyms:
- diffident
- similar words:
- assertive, bold, brash, forward, nervy, overconfident
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| related words: |
bull, crisp, hopeful, optimistic, positive, sanguine, sure |
| derivation: |
confidently (adv.) |
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