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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. 

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The White House said Wednesday that the administration remains confident the executive order will be in place by the November election.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Investors are growing more confident that cooling inflation and a stagnant job market will discourage the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates later this year, a move that would weigh on stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

"We had never, ever had mental health issues before. She was a bright, bubbly confident girl - she was just normal Madeleine."

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

However, despite his love for Nevada, Hilton noted that he is confident in his decision.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

I was feeling pretty confident after my victory that morning, and I was thinking I was ready to take on my most formidable foes: Mama and, especially, Daddy.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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