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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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The vibe I pick up is ministers feel this court case creates space for ministers to feel more confident in making an argument that tighter restrictions, particularly for children, are appropriate.

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

“The President is confident that the Strait will be opened very soon, and that America and our allies will benefit from more stable and secure energy markets.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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