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confident

[kon-fi-duhnt] / ˈkɒn fɪ dənt /




Usage

What are other ways to say confident? The adjective confident emphasizes the strength of the belief or the certainty of expectation felt. Positive implies emphatic certainty, which may even become overconfidence or dogmatism. Certain suggests that there are definite reasons that have freed one from doubt. Sure, the simplest and most general term, expresses mere absence of doubt. 

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Skowronska-Krawczyk says uncertainty surrounding federal research funding has created concerns about future support for this type of work, but she remains confident that "we will prevail."

From Science Daily Aug. 23, 2026

“We are confident in the strength and competitive position of the business,” it said, “and believe the company is well-positioned to deliver long-term value for all shareholders.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Carl Rushworth: A confident take from an Arsenal corner in the first half, but will be disappointed in how he dealt with the second Arsenal goal on his Premier League debut.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

A minute later, Paintsil tried to catch everyone off guard with a three-fingered shot, but the strike lacked power and Gunn made a confident save.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Kaiser Wilhelm, confident of a German victory, assured his departing troops that they would be home “before the leaves have fallen from the trees.”

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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