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Grammar : Noun
Spell : kon-fi-duhns
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn fɪ dəns



Definition of confidence

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Middle French confidence or directly from Latin confidentia, from confidentem (nominative confidens) "firmly trusting, bold," present participle of confidere "to have full trust or reliance," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + fidere "to trust" (see faith). For sense of "swindle" see con (adj.).
  • noun belief in oneself
  • noun belief in something
Example sentences :
  • Yet the old man's confidence in the young man's acumen was invulnerable.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • I had no secrets from them (hear, hear), and this confidence was reciprocated on their part.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • It was almost impossible to win their confidence, or to get information from them.
  • Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
  • She was in his confidence in 1858-9, and he had a great regard for her, which he often expressed to me.
  • Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
  • I am deeply impressed with gratitude for the confidence reposed in me.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • July 4, 1864, Mr. Disraeli brought forward his motion of "no confidence."
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • My confidence in you is great, and I am sure it will not be disappointed.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • I require your confidence for what I have already said; but I know you have money, and moneyed friends.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • I found my new master every way worthy of any confidence I might repose in him.
  • Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
  • I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various

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