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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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“Based on what we have uncovered so far, we remain confident about the outcome,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Harrison says Roebuck is not being rushed back into action, and he is confident the switch will not adversely affect England's prospects.

From BBC

Scotland spinner Mark Watt said Friday they were confident of proving they belong at the T20 World Cup, despite only being an 11th-hour replacement for Bangladesh.

From Barron's

"Based on what we have found so far, we are confident of the outcome," he told Reuters news agency.

From BBC

“Looking ahead, we are confident in our vision to connect one billion users and capture 10% of the global gaming market,” he said.

From Barron's