confidences

NOUN

belief in oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assurance certainty courage determination morale poise spirit tenacity

STRONG

aplomb backbone boldness brashness cool daring dash elan fearlessness firmness fortitude grit hardihood heart impudence intrepidity mettle nerve pluck presumption reliance resoluteness resolution self-possession self-reliance spunk sureness élan

WEAK

faith in oneself

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubt fear hesitation irresolution uncertainty weakness

STRONG

cowardice timidity

WEAK

apprehension distrust unconfidence

NOUN

belief in something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assurance faith hope trust

STRONG

credence dependence reliance stock store

WEAK

sure bet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelief distrust doubt misgiving

WEAK

apprehension fear uncertainty unconfidence

Example Sentences

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There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, so long as Mr. Lanchester hasn’t betrayed any confidences in writing it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Prosecutors have said in court filings that the multiple representations could create a conflict by causing a lawyer to betray the confidences of a current or former client, or “pull punches,” during cross-examination.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2023

One fast-paced scene after another reveals confidences and arguments, hopes and fears, and of course the eternal quandaries: How much should you tip your dresser?

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2023

But, as expected, they spark something in one another, share confidences.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2023

Is that all he thinks of me, his estimate of what I want to hear of him; will I enlarge this into a confidence making me worthy of great confidences?

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson