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English adjective: confident

1. confident having or marked by confidence or assurance


SamplesA confident speaker.
A confident reply.
His manner is more confident these days.
Confident of fulfillment.


Similarassured, cocksure, overconfident, positive, reassured, self-assured, self-confident


Attributeconfidence


Antonymsshy, unsure, diffident, timid

2. confident persuaded of; very sure


SamplesWere convinced that it would be to their advantage to join.
I am positive he is lying.
Was confident he would win.


Synonymsconvinced, positive


Similarcertain, sure


Antonymsincertain, uncertain, unsure

3. confident not liable to error in judgment or action


SamplesMost surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression.
Demonstrates a surefooted storytelling talent.


Synonymssure-footed, surefooted


Similarcapable


Antonymsincapable









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