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Confident

🇬🇧 UK //ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt// 🇺🇸 US //ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dənt//

Meaning of Confident

Feeling or showing certainty, assurance, or self-reliance.

In simple words: Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities.

Confident in a sentence

• She was confident during her presentation.
• He felt confident about his chances of winning the game.
• Being confident can help you overcome challenges.
• I am confident that I will pass the exam.
• The athlete appeared confident before the competition.
• She spoke confidently, impressing her peers.

How to use Confident

Use 'confident' to describe someone who believes in their skills. Generally appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'confident' as containing 'confide'—to trust yourself.

Related words

Collocations with Confident

• confident attitude
• confident speaker
• confident approach
• confident smile

Synonyms for Confident

• self-assured
• positive
• certain
• assured
• secure

Opposites of Confident

• insecure
• doubtful
• unsure

Common mistakes with Confident

• Confusing with 'confidence' which is the noun form.
• Using 'confident' to describe objects instead of people.
• Confusing 'confident' with 'arrogant', which has a negative connotation.

Frequently asked questions about Confident

What does Confident mean?

Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities.

What is the definition of Confident?

Feeling or showing certainty, assurance, or self-reliance.

How do you use Confident in a sentence?

She was confident during her presentation.

Can you give another example of Confident?

He felt confident about his chances of winning the game.

What are synonyms for Confident?

Common alternatives include self-assured, positive, certain, assured, secure.

What is the opposite of Confident?

Opposite meanings include insecure, doubtful, unsure.

What words go with Confident?

It commonly pairs with confident attitude, confident speaker, confident approach, confident smile.

What are common mistakes when using Confident?

Confusing with 'confidence' which is the noun form. Using 'confident' to describe objects instead of people. Confusing 'confident' with 'arrogant', which has a negative connotation.

How do you pronounce Confident?

US: //ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dənt//, UK: //ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Confident?

Use 'confident' to describe someone who believes in their skills. Generally appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

What CEFR level is Confident?

"Confident" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.