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confident

[kon-fi-duhnt] / ˈkɒn fɪ dənt /




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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You have to be confident to do both of these things: “Here we go, I am this character,” or, “I am on stage singing this right now.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"I'm outgoing and very confident and I love being around people," Auer says, "but I get that inkling that they all think I'm stupid and ugly, and that my life is a continuum of mistakes."

From BBC

All of that put together makes Colas confident that there are more gains ahead, even if the market is pricey and faces turbulent times.

From Barron's

The authority spokesman said officials were confident that their “open and inclusive study process” will protect its integrity.

From Los Angeles Times

Bank executives are confident that despite the risks of inflation and global conflict, 2026 could bring more initial public offerings, more M&As, and more private-equity deals.

From Barron's