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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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There’s nothing wrong with that, of course, so long as Mr. Lanchester hasn’t betrayed any confidences in writing it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

She often appears in videos wearing big earrings, blond hair brushed to the side and falling long, inviting her followers into the confidences of a politically astute beautician.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2024

One fast-paced scene after another reveals confidences and arguments, hopes and fears, and of course the eternal quandaries: How much should you tip your dresser?

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2023

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

Why had Emeline said nothing to Mrs. Lawrence, when together they had shared so many other confidences?

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson