Confidant

/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dænt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others.

She confided in her closest confidant about her plans for the future.

A trusted friend or adviser.

The president's confidant helped him navigate the complexities of political life.

Someone who is trusted to keep secrets or private information.

He had always been her confidant, listening patiently to her worries.

Late 18th century: from French, from Latin 'confidens', meaning 'trusting'.

confidant in crime

A partner in wrongdoing or illegal activities.

a loyal confidant

Someone who is consistently trustworthy in keeping secrets.

my closest confidant

Refers to someone with whom one shares the deepest secrets.

confide

To tell someone a secret.

confidential

Intended to be kept secret.

trust

Firm belief in the reliability or truth of someone.

Trusty

He's my trusty for all my secrets.

Right-hand man/woman

She’s my right-hand woman when it comes to sharing my thoughts.