Confidentfeeling sure of yourself or believing something will go well usually means feeling sure about something or showing that you feel sure. It can also describe someone or something that is certainnot doubtful; completely sure or decided, assured, or unlikelynot expected to happen or be true to make a mistake in a particular situation.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
Easy pronunciation: KON-fi-dent (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Use this for the adjective meaning very sure or persuaded of something.
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Confident Meaning
very sure that something is true or will happen
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: persuaded of; very sure
Example: She was confident the team would win.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- convinced — Works when someone is sure about a belief or outcome.
- positive — Works in the sense of being certain, especially in statements like 'positive he would come'.
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Other Meanings of Confident
Meaning 2
reliable and unlikely to be wrong in judgment or action
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: not liable to error in judgment or action
Example: The pilot made a confident landing.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- sure-footed — Best for physical steadiness or practical skill.
- surefooted — Same sense as 'sure-footed'; used more literally or figuratively for steady judgment or movement.
Meaning 3
showing self-assurance and not seeming nervous or unsure
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: having or marked by confidence or assurance
Example: She gave a confident answer.
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Confident Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- convinced
- positive
steady and accurate in judgment or action
- sure-footed
- surefooted
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse confident with conceited: confident means self-assured, not arrogant.
- Confident can describe a person’s feeling, or the way they speak, act, or seem.
- It does not mean 'certainly correct' in every context; the sense depends on whether it describes belief, skill, or manner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does confident mean?
Confident means feeling sure about something or showing self-assurance. In some contexts, it can also mean being reliable or unlikely to make a mistake.
What is a simple synonym for confident?
A simple synonym is 'sure'. Depending on the context, 'convinced' or 'positive' can also work.
Is confident the same as arrogant?
No. Confident means self-assured. Arrogant suggests looking down on other people.
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