Meaning & Definition of word "Confident"

Confident

/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

1. having a strong belief or full assurance; sure of oneself or one's abilities.
- Example: She felt confident in her ability to pass the exam.
2. having a certainty about the outcome.
- Example: The team is confident that they will win the championship this year.
3. showing assurance and self-reliance.
- Example: His confident demeanor impressed the interviewers.
4. being sure of one's own qualities or abilities.
- Example: Despite the challenges, she remained confident in her project.

Late Middle English: from Latin confident- 'having full trust', from the verb confidere, from con- 'with' + fidere 'to trust'.

confident as a lion:

Very confident or fearless.

confident smile:

A smile that conveys assurance and positivity.

confident stance:

A posture that shows strong belief and self-assurance.

confidence:

A feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something.

confide:

To trust someone enough to tell them a secret or private matter.

confidential:

Intended to be kept secret or private.

Meaning: Full of oneself

Example Sentence: That guy is so full of himself, it's like he's overconfident.

Meaning: Swag

Example Sentence: She walks in with so much swag, you can tell she's confident.