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confident

[kon-fi-duhnt] / ˈkɒn fɪ dənt /
ADJECTIVE
certain; sure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assured certain convinced positive sure
STRONG
secure
WEAK
expectant having faith in hopeful optimistic sanguine
Antonyms
STRONGEST
distrustful doubtful dubious uncertain unconfident unsure
WEAK
pessimistic
ADJECTIVE
self-confident
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assertive assured self-assured self-confident
STRONG
bold brave daring dauntless fearless intrepid self-assertive undaunted undoubting
WEAK
cocksure cocky forward gutsy presuming presumptuous puffed-up self-possessed self-reliant self-sufficient unafraid upbeat
Antonyms
STRONGEST
anxious apprehensive diffident hesitant insecure jittery nervous self-conscious self-doubting shy uneasy withdrawn
STRONG
reticent
WEAK
despairing desperate timid unobtrusive weak wobbly yellow

Usage

What are other ways to say confident? The adjective confident emphasizes the strength of the belief or the certainty of expectation felt. Positive implies emphatic certainty, which may even become overconfidence or dogmatism. Certain suggests that there are definite reasons that have freed one from doubt. Sure, the simplest and most general term, expresses mere absence of doubt. 

Example Sentences

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"I'm confident that we have the sufficient majority," she added.

From Barron's

Binderbauer said his company has a “credibly battle-tested, mature team” and results from its latest reactor that make it confident it can build a power plant.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I am confident they will serve as responsible stewards of our city’s housing stock, using facts and data to reach the right decision,” Adams said of his appointed board members.

From The Wall Street Journal

Roser said he is confident there will be slick roadways and possible aviation disruptions because of heavy rains.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are making progress in the areas we prioritized first and remain confident in the actions we’re taking to drive the long-term growth and profitability of our brands,” he added.

From MarketWatch

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.