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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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"We are quite confident this circuit is one of the mechanisms that contributes to the cognitive impairment that is a major part of the pathology of schizophrenia."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"When the processes develop to the point where a decision needs to be made, I'm confident that we, I mean the citizens of the Republic of Armenia, will make that decision, of course," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“It will take time, but we remain confident that serving 1.4 billion potential athletes in China is one of the most powerful opportunities in sport.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

They have helped the Bruins understand their role on the court, take care of the ball and be more confident.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

He turned in his paper feeling confident that he’d gotten everything right, even the bonuses.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix