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   confidence

   /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something: "we had every confidence in the staff" Similar trustbelieffaithcredenceconvictionreliancedependenceOpposite distrustscepticism
   • ▪ the state of feeling certain about the truth of something: "I can say with confidence that I have never before driven up this street"
   • ▪ a feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities: "she's brimming with confidence" Similar self-assuranceself-confidenceself-reliancebelief in oneselffaith in oneselfpositivenessassertivenessself-possessionnervepoiseaplombpresence of mindphlegmlevel-headednesscool-headednessfirmnesscourageboldnessmettlefortitudeOpposite doubtuncertainty
   • 2. the telling of private matters or secrets with mutual trust: "someone with whom you may raise your suspicions in confidence"
   • ▪ a secret or private matter told to someone under a condition of trust: "the girls exchanged confidences about their parents" Similar secretprivate affairconfidential matterconfidentialityintimacy

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin confidentia, from confidere ‘have full trust’ (see confident).

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   The meaning of CONFIDENCE is a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances. How to use confidence in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Confidence.

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   Confidence definition: full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing. See examples of CONFIDENCE used in a sentence.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconfidence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   belief in others. [uncountable] the feeling that you can trust, believe in and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of somebody/something. The president's actions hardly inspire confidence. confidence in somebody/something The players all have confidence in their manager.

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   noun. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities. “after that failure he lost his confidence ”. synonyms: assurance, authority, self-assurance, self-confidence, sureness. see more. noun. a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable. “public confidence in the economy”. see more.

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   CONFIDENCE definition: 1. a feeling of being certain of your ability to do things well: 2. trust in someone's ability or…. Learn more.

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   confidence. noun. /ˈkɑnfədəns/. belief in others. [uncountable] confidence (in somebody/something) the feeling that you can trust, believe in, and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of someone or something The players all have confidence in their manager.

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   noun. 1. full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing. We have every confidence in their ability to succeed. 2. belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance. His lack of confidence defeated him.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONFIDENCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    the quality of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future: [ + to infinitive ] He has the confidence to walk into a room of strangers and immediately start a conversation. She's completely lacking in confidence. I have every/ complete confidence in her. She'll be perfect for the job.

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    confidence meaning, definition, what is confidence: the feeling that you can trust someone o...: Learn more.