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Grammar : Adj
Spell : kon-fi-duhnt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn fɪ dənt



Definition of confident

Origin :
  • 1570s, "self-reliant, sure of oneself," from Middle French confident, from Latin confidentem (nominative confidens) "firmly trusting, reliant, self-confident, bold, daring," present participle of confidere (see confidence). Related: Confidently.
  • adj certain, assured
Example sentences :
  • It has not; and we venture to express our confident belief, that it never will.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • We are confident of the success of this major venture in world recovery.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • And we are confident in principles that unite and lead us onward.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Unity of opinion is not necessary to confident friendship and warm love.
  • Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald
  • He spoke with the sureness of a man of wealth, confident that money will salve any wound.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • But the confident tone brought no response of agreement from Mary.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • But—if indeed, you are dazzled by the glamour of a title—do not be too confident of his fealty.
  • Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
  • Until then she had been resigned, she felt so strong and confident as she awaited the miracle.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • The General-in-chief was, as he had said, confident and serene.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • The soldiers, confident in their power, were under perfect control.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

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