Meaning of the word confidence in English

What does confidence mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

confidence

US /ˈkɑːn.fə.dəns/

UK /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/

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.

Synonym:

trust belief faith reliance assurance

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.

Synonym:

self-assurance self-possession aplomb poise composure

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.

Synonym:

certainty certitude assurance conviction positiveness

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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secret confidentiality intimacy privacy disclosure