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anxious apprehensive diffident hesitant insecure jittery nervous self-conscious self-doubting shy uneasy withdrawn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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These are merry, newly confident times in New England, but also a surprise.

From The Wall Street Journal

He tries things and he's confident on the ball.

From BBC

I’m confident 2026 will be yet another great year for financial journalism.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said even though he was "really nervous" he was pretty confident Lucy would say yes.

From BBC

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident his squad have responded in ideal fashion after warning them against piling on the pounds during the festive period.

From Barron's

confident

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