Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 51.