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feel confident

VERB
hope
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anticipate assume believe cherish count on expect hold wish
STRONG
aspire await contemplate desire foresee pray presume rely suppose surmise suspect sweat trust
WEAK
be sure of deem likely depend on hang in have faith keep fingers crossed knock on wood look at sunny side look forward to promise oneself sweat it sweat it out take heart think to watch for
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon disbelieve distrust doubt forsake
STRONG
know
WEAK
despair fear

Example Sentences

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But their supporters did not feel confident either.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

"We don't know yet if any planets orbiting M dwarfs are hospitable to life, but I feel confident that space weather is going to be an important part of answering that question."

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Many dealerships have stopped asking for deal sheets* from us because they feel confident we’re not lying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

If people feel good about their job prospects, they’ll feel confident about covering mortgage payments on a new home.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

I was starting to feel confident that I could reach all the way over the other side.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge