confident

[kon-fi-duhnt] / ˈkɒn fɪ dənt /

ADJECTIVE

certain; sure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assured certain convinced positive sure

STRONG

secure

WEAK

expectant having faith in hopeful optimistic sanguine

Antonyms

STRONGEST

distrustful doubtful dubious uncertain unconfident unsure

WEAK

pessimistic

ADJECTIVE

self-confident

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assertive assured self-assured self-confident

STRONG

bold brave daring dauntless fearless intrepid self-assertive undaunted undoubting

WEAK

cocksure cocky forward gutsy presuming presumptuous puffed-up self-possessed self-reliant self-sufficient unafraid upbeat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

anxious apprehensive diffident hesitant insecure jittery nervous self-conscious self-doubting shy uneasy withdrawn

STRONG

reticent

WEAK

despairing desperate timid unobtrusive weak wobbly yellow

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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Despite the rating, the chef said he remained confident.

From BBC

Ministers have given themselves a bit more margin for error this year, and are confident their promise will be delivered based on the latest SFC estimates.

From BBC

He’s confident the band will come back together but figures it’ll be a year or so before he and his bandmates get anything going again.

From Los Angeles Times

He said a consultation would be launched "very shortly", adding: "I'm confident this time next year the polling will be in a much better place on digital ID than it is today."

From BBC

But Wilson, the 2024 world champion and 2025 Masters runner-up, has found a new cue which he has been using for a month and looked happy, confident and rejuvenated at Alexandra Palace.

From BBC

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