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   confident

   /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities: "we require outgoing, confident people able to approach large groups" Similar self-assuredassuredsure of oneselfself-confidentpositiveassertiveself-assertiveself-possessedbelieving in oneselfself-reliantpoisedfilled with aplombcoolcool-headedcalmcollectedcool, calm, and collectedphlegmaticlevel-headedcomposednonchalantunperturbedimperturbableunruffledimpassiveserenetranquilrelaxedat easeinformal:unflappabletogetherunfazedlaid-backnonplussedrare:equanimous
   • 2. feeling or showing certainty about something: "this time they're confident of a happy ending" Similar optimistichopefulsanguinesurecertainpositiveconvincedin no doubtunshakeable in one's beliefsecure in one's beliefeasy in one's mindsatisfiedassuredpersuadedhave no doubtnot questionhold the unwavering view

   noun

   • 1. a confidant. archaic

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French confident(e), from Italian confidente, from Latin confident- ‘having full trust’, from the verb confidere, from con- (expressing intensive force) + fidere ‘trust’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › confidentCONFIDENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the definition of confident, an adjective that means being certain of your abilities or having trust in people, plans, or the future. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     being certain of your abilities or having trust in people,...

   • Simplified

     CONFIDENT translate: 自信的；有信心的；确信的；有把握的；信任的. Learn more in...

   • Znaczenie Confident, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     CONFIDENT definicja: 1. being certain of your abilities or...

   • Confident in Spanish

     CONFIDENT translate: seguro de sí mismo, confiado/ada...

   • Confident in Japanese

     CONFIDENT translate: 自信がある, 確信がある, 自信（じしん）のある, 確信（かくしん）して....

   • Confident in Arabic

     CONFIDENT translate: واثِق بِنَفْسِه, مُتأكِّد. Learn more...

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   CONFIDENCE definition: 1. the quality of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the…. Learn more.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective confident, which means feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful. See also synonyms, collocations and word origin of confident.

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   Confident is an adjective that means sure of oneself or one’s abilities, or having a high level of certainty about something. Confidant is a noun meaning someone you feel comfortable telling secret or private things to—a person you confide in.

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   If a person or their manner is confident, they feel sure about their own abilities, qualities, or ideas. In time he became more confident and relaxed. She is a confident woman who is certain of her views. Synonyms: self-assured, positive, assured, bold More Synonyms of confident.