confident — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

confident (/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

Meaning

Meaning: sure of oneself

Feeling sure about your own abilities or about a situation.

Examples

🗣 She felt confident before the exam because she had studied very hard all month.

Etymology

From Latin ‘confidere’ (to trust fully), from ‘con-‘ and ‘fidere’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes self-assurance and certainty about outcomes.

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Tags: emotion, personality

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