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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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Recent history suggests Jannik Sinner should be entirely confident of retaining his Wimbledon title - but this Alexander Zverev is a different proposition.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

“We are confident that through ongoing discussions with LAPD, we can clear up the current misconceptions that led to today’s disappointing pause,” said the spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Ndiaga said he was somewhat more confident about his imminent deployment after the training.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

Assisted by his Team UAE colleague Isaac del Toro, Pogacar attacked with more than 25 miles to go, the kind of stunt you don’t pull unless you’re supremely confident.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

“It’s fine. Candace and I are fine,” he adds, stitching together what he thinks is a confident smile.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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