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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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The lack of depth at center could be a concern during the season, but they’re confident in their perimeter players to set the tone on defense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

Swinney said he "respectfully disagreed" with Rennie's analysis, adding he was confident all his ministers were "across their responsibilities".

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Trump hailed his new spokeswoman's credentials, including her work for his presidential campaigns, and said he was confident she would enjoy a good relationship with the White House press corps.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

“The consumer willingness to buy is very low. If you are not confident, the car is probably one of the things you say: Let’s keep this car another year.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

But I don’t feel as confident as I did last night.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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