English · Emotions & Feelings
confidence
/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/
[/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/]
self-assurance
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A feeling of trust in your own abilities, qualities, or judgement.
Example
She walked into the interview with quiet confidence, sure that she had prepared well enough.
She walked into the interview with quiet confidence, sure that she had prepared well enough.
Etymology
From Latin 'confidere' (to trust fully), from 'com' and 'fidere'.
How & Where It’s Used
Means self-assurance; also trust shared in private, 'in confidence'.