Confidentially

/ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a manner that is meant to be kept secret or private.

The meeting was held confidentially to discuss sensitive information.

With the assurance that the information will not be disclosed to unauthorized parties.

She shared her concerns with the therapist confidentially.

In a way that requires trust due to the private nature of the information shared.

He communicated the details of the investigation confidentially to his superiors.

Under conditions in which disclosure is forbidden.

The contract stipulated that all negotiations would be conducted confidentially.

From Latin 'confidentialis', meaning 'trustworthy', from 'confidere' meaning 'to trust'.

in confidence

In a way that implies trust or secrecy.

keep it under wraps

To keep something secret or confidential.

let it slip

To accidentally disclose confidential information.

confidential

Intended to be kept secret.

confide

To trust someone with private information.

Off the record

I'm telling you this off the record, so don’t share it.

Hush-hush

The meeting was very hush-hush; no one was allowed to talk about it.