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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. 

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“You take the stars, have fun. I’ll take the dirt. I’m completely confident we won’t get in each other’s way.”

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026

“We are proud to call Oklahoma City our home and are confident that it will remain a vital part of the American energy landscape for years to come,” Dell’Osso said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel blames himself for the problems the team is experiencing on offense, but is confident they can be fixed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

"I am looking at it as a journey which is slowly going on and will take time but I am confident that the recovery will be there and I will become fit and healthy again."

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Everything will be fine,” I reply, more confident than I feel.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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