Meaning & Definition of word "Confident"

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    Confident

    /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

    adjective:

    • 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.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    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.

    Slang Meanings of confident

    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.