confidence

US /ˈkɑːn.fə.dəns/
UK /ˈkɑːn.fə.dəns/
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1.

the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust

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She has great confidence in her team's abilities.
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He spoke with quiet confidence.
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trustbelieffaithrelianceassurance
2.

a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities

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He gained confidence after winning the competition.
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Lack of confidence can hinder your progress.
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self-assuranceself-possessionaplombpoisecomposure
3.

the state of feeling certain about the truth of something

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I can say with confidence that he is innocent.
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The police expressed confidence that they would catch the suspect.
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certaintycertitudeassuranceconvictionpositiveness
4.

a secret or private matter told to one in trust

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She shared a personal confidence with her best friend.
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He was entrusted with many state confidences.
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secretconfidentialityintimacyprivacydisclosure
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confidentconfidentlyconfidantconfide inself-confidentself-confidence