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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anxious apprehensive diffident hesitant insecure jittery nervous self-conscious self-doubting shy uneasy withdrawn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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While traders are waiting for Iran’s response to the U.S. proposal, investors are “seemingly confident that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon one way or another, for otherwise crude oil would not have fallen.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The company is still “very confident in our organic business model,” he added, but is balancing cost inflation and challenging consumer sentiment.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Wardley, though, is confident things will be different next season.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“Despite headwinds in the macro environment, we remain confident in our ability to lead and innovate,” CEO Jeff Green said in the earnings release.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Pua must have me feeling confident, because when I see Leo glancing at my shirt, I smile at him.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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