confident

[kon-fi-duhnt] / ˈkɒn fɪ dənt /

ADJECTIVE

certain; sure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assured certain convinced positive sure

STRONG

secure

WEAK

expectant having faith in hopeful optimistic sanguine

Antonyms

STRONGEST

distrustful doubtful dubious uncertain unconfident unsure

WEAK

pessimistic

ADJECTIVE

self-confident

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assertive assured self-assured self-confident

STRONG

bold brave daring dauntless fearless intrepid self-assertive undaunted undoubting

WEAK

cocksure cocky forward gutsy presuming presumptuous puffed-up self-possessed self-reliant self-sufficient unafraid upbeat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

anxious apprehensive diffident hesitant insecure jittery nervous self-conscious self-doubting shy uneasy withdrawn

STRONG

reticent

WEAK

despairing desperate timid unobtrusive weak wobbly yellow

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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Yet at the same time, he feels confident that he can weather any market storm.

From MarketWatch

While Daly is confident they have a strong case, “ it’s dangerous to be in the business of trying to predict what the Supreme Court does on anything.”

From Salon

But Copley is confident they can deliver for key workers.

From BBC

United sources are confident finance for the project will be available.

From BBC

“We will continue to defend ourselves vigorously, and we remain confident in our record of protecting teens online.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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