/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
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Translation
Sure that you can do something well; not shy or afraid.
Word origin
From Latin confidere, meaning to trust fully, from fidere, to trust.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- confidere
- English cognates
- confidence, faith
Examples
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"Confident" means sure of yourself, without fear.
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A confident answer sounds sure and clear.
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You are "confident at" or "confident about" doing something.
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