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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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Afterwards, Wembanyama said he had suffered a left knee hyper-extension which would require further examination, but revealed he felt confident of making a quick recovery.

From Barron's

The economic slowdown, partly brought on by a property crisis that has hit savings, has left families, and especially young people, feeling uncertain or less confident about their future.

From BBC

"We are confident that the evidence will demonstrate that no criminal conduct took place," Meier said in a statement.

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Her childhood differed from the younger generation in that "they're more confident and great at conversation at such a young age".

From BBC

If you grow up in a society where schools are closing, why would you be as confident as a member of a growing society?

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