Definitions

in confidence

ADVERB

confidentially

Synonyms

WEAK

behind closed doors between ourselves between us between you and me covertly don't breathe a word hushedly in on the ground floor off the cuff off the record personally privately sub-rosa

Antonyms

WEAK

commonly familiarly openly publicly

ADVERB

huggermugger

Synonyms

WEAK

behind closed doors behind someone's back by stealth clandestinely confidentially covertly furtively hush-hush in camera in holes and corners in secret in strict confidence insidiously intimately o obscurely on the Q.T.

ADVERB

off the record

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confidentially privately

WEAK

between us eyes-only for no other ears not for publication not to be quoted on the Q.T. secretly unofficially within these four walls

ADVERB

privately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alone secretly

WEAK

between us clandestinely covertly

ADVERB

secretly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clandestinely covertly furtively personally privately quietly stealthily surreptitiously

WEAK

behind closed doors behind someone's back by stealth confidentially hush-hush in camera in holes and corners in secret in strict confidence insidiously intimately obscurely on the Q.T. on the quiet on the sly privily slyly sub-rosa under the table underhandedly unobserved

Antonyms

STRONGEST

publicly

WEAK

openly

Example Sentences

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I like the way that he started to blossom a bit and you could see him gaining in confidence.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

He told us in confidence that merger talks among Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt, Dallas Cowboys president Tex Schramm and Mr. Rozelle had concluded that morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Rebellion was rare in post-war parliaments but became more common in the Major, Blair and coalition governments as backbenchers grew in confidence and party management weakened.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

In a statement responding to the US plans, Afghanistan's foreign ministry said nationals abroad could return in "confidence and peace of mind", insisting there was no safety threat.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

He told Sullivan, in confidence, that he did not expect to remain satisfied doing just houses.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

in confidence

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