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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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Local officials remain confident the project will come to fruition, but its struggles show that public-private partnerships, however welcome, can’t be insulated from market forces and politics.

From The Wall Street Journal

"With government regulations like this, it really helps ease our worries as parents," she said, adding: "I'm confident that the government's decision will ultimately bring positive benefits for both children and parents."

From BBC

How much do you need to save by the time you retire to be confident you will be able to afford all your healthcare costs in your senior years?

From MarketWatch

Other analysts are also confident in Apple’s ability to protect margins.

From Barron's

“More announcements are forthcoming on this presidential priority, but the administration is confident that the DFC has the necessary resources to plug the gap,” the person said.

From MarketWatch