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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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“I am confident that this new Board will usher in a new day at the PCAOB—one of sensible, efficient oversight of auditors,” SEC Chair Paul Atkins said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The film’s vintage patina doesn’t detract from rising actor Will Price’s confident performance as an immature mobster who prefers bitcoin to stacks of Benjamins.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time, Zeta said the report was based on speculation and false statements: “Zeta is confident in its internal accounting processes and controls.”

From Barron's

She tried to make her face into something confident and un-concerned.

From Literature

“Well, I’ll be your friend. I’m very good at making friends and I’m confident I’ll find a few more for us.”

From Literature