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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anxious apprehensive diffident hesitant insecure jittery nervous self-conscious self-doubting shy uneasy withdrawn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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Participants also thought the brand was most confident and humorous when it embraced the negative phrase.

From The Wall Street Journal

How confident are you that the economy will create enough new jobs to offset any AI-related losses?

From The Wall Street Journal

DeSantis said he was confident in Amazon’s current staff and believed the company can continue to attract top talent.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Magpies won 4-1 at Hill Dickinson Stadium in November and I'd usually back them in this kind of game at St James' Park and be quite confident they would win.

From BBC

I grabbed a quick word with their relatively new leader, Zack Polanski, just moments after the polls closed, and he wore the smile and demeanour of a confident leader.

From BBC

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.