confident

Meanings

• adjective

  having a strong belief or assurance in oneself, one's abilities, or qualities

  - "He is confident in his ability to solve the problem."
  - "She exuded confidence during her presentation."

• adjective

  assured or certain

  - "The results were confident and conclusive."
  - "He gave a confident prediction about the outcome."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2707477"

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Antonyms

insecure , self-destructive

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Synonyms

self-assured

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confident
defiant , efficient , proficient

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Variants

List of all variants of confident that leads to same result
confident , confidently , self-confidence , self-confidences , self-confident , self-confidently

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Etymology

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from Old French 'confident' or Latin 'confidentia' meaning 'trust, reliance, confidence'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'confident' contains the word 'confide', which means 'to trust' or 'to reveal secrets'.

2. The term 'confidence interval' in statistics refers to a range of values that is likely to contain an unknown population parameter with a certain level of confidence.

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Related Concepts

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1. self-confidence: a belief in one's own abilities, qualities, and worth

2. overconfidence: an excessive belief in one's abilities, leading to risky behavior or poor decision-making

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'confident' is often used to describe characters who exude self-assuredness and belief in their abilities. In art, the concept of confidence is explored through depictions of strong and powerful figures. In music, confident lyrics and performances can inspire and empower listeners.

How to Memorize "confident"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing tall and proud, with a strong and steady gaze. This person believes in themselves and their abilities, exuding confidence in every aspect of their life.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'assured' when trying to remember the meaning of 'confident'. Both words convey a sense of certainty and belief in oneself.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-F-F-I-D-E-N-T to remember the meaning: 'Confidently Overcoming Fears and Doubts Every New Day'.

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