Confidential

/ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

intended to be kept secret or private.

The company has strict policies in place to protect confidential information.

communicated in trust; secret.

He shared his confidential thoughts with his closest friend.

marked by intimacy or willingness to confide.

Their confidential conversation revealed much about their personal lives.

From late Latin 'confidentialis', from 'confidentia', meaning 'trust' or 'confidence'.

confidential information

Information that is meant to be kept private and not disclosed to unauthorized individuals.

confidentiality agreement

A legal contract that binds parties to keep certain information private.

confidential treatment

Handling sensitive information in a way that preserves its privacy.

confide

To share a secret or private matter with someone.

confidence

A feeling of trust or reliance on someone or something.

Top secret

The project details were top secret, only discussed in confidential circles.

In the know

Those in the know about the merger were sworn to confidentiality.