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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. 

Example Sentences

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But they also make Coogler’s epic vision feel noticeably less confident.

From Salon

The goal is to come out feeling steadier, more confident and maybe even a little smug—not beleaguered and hungry.

From Salon

“I’m quite confident he has deeply considered his capacity to undertake this important responsibility,” Cohen said.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, many in the wolf-dog community are confident they can provide these animals with the care they need.

From BBC

"I feel a lot more confident in school and there's more ways for me to cope. I can leave and go on walks."

From BBC