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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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Oil prices fell early Friday and were on track for their biggest monthly decline since March 2020 as markets grew more confident of a deal between the U.S. and Iran.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Given Jodar's confident start and the draw opening up, it may be sooner than he thought.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

U.S. negotiators are more confident than ever that they’re nearing a preliminary deal with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Jacobs’ lawyers — David Chesnoff, Richard Schonfeld, and Clarence Duchac — said in a joint statement Wednesday that they remain confident their client ultimately will not be charged in the matter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Magic’s voice was stronger, more convincing, and more confident.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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