feel confident

VERB

hope

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate assume believe cherish count on expect hold wish

STRONG

aspire await contemplate desire foresee pray presume rely suppose surmise suspect sweat trust

WEAK

be sure of deem likely depend on hang in have faith keep fingers crossed knock on wood look at sunny side look forward to promise oneself sweat it sweat it out take heart think to watch for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon disbelieve distrust doubt forsake

STRONG

know

WEAK

despair fear

Example Sentences

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We feel confident in the company’s position today, but the world changes quickly.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Overall, though, Taylor's ICD provides him with reassurance and allows him to feel confident playing sports like golf and padel.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But workers may not feel confident about their bargaining position if unemployment is on the rise.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Since the place may be where you’ll want to reside for the rest of your life, you’ll want to feel confident that it won’t declare bankruptcy and force you to relocate again.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

He was beginning to feel confident in Mr. Dacus’s intrinsic sense of justice and fair play; his fine, relaxed humor prescribed the mood in the room.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

feel confident

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