confidences

NOUN

belief in oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assurance certainty courage determination morale poise spirit tenacity

STRONG

aplomb backbone boldness brashness cool daring dash elan fearlessness firmness fortitude grit hardihood heart impudence intrepidity mettle nerve pluck presumption reliance resoluteness resolution self-possession self-reliance spunk sureness élan

WEAK

faith in oneself

Antonyms

STRONGEST

doubt fear hesitation irresolution uncertainty weakness

STRONG

cowardice timidity

WEAK

apprehension distrust unconfidence

NOUN

belief in something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assurance faith hope trust

STRONG

credence dependence reliance stock store

WEAK

sure bet

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelief distrust doubt misgiving

WEAK

apprehension fear uncertainty unconfidence

Example Sentences

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One was her mixed-race dressmaker, Elizabeth Keckly, who betrayed Mary’s confidences in an 1868 memoir.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Intimate confidences are not only allowed but encouraged in what inevitably becomes a makeshift community center, where problems are aired and solutions are offered whether they’re welcome or not.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

The firm pointed to legal ethics rules that require law firms to keep the confidences of their clients and protect potentially embarrassing information.

From Reuters • Feb. 15, 2023

“When confidences are betrayed and leaks are directed, it’s even more difficult to trust. … I will not yield to the status quo.”

From Washington Times • Jan. 5, 2023

“I told you so,” was all that Fanny said, when Lenina came and made her confidences.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley