English · Adjectives
confident
/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
[/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/]
sure of oneself
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling sure about your own abilities or about a situation.
Example
She felt confident before the exam because she had studied very hard all month.
She felt confident before the exam because she had studied very hard all month.
Etymology
From Latin 'confidere' (to trust fully), from 'con-' and 'fidere'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes self-assurance and certainty about outcomes.