Pronunciation

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A feeling of trust in one’s own abilities or in the reliability of something; self-assurance. “She exuded confidence on stage.” 2. Belief in the truth or accuracy of something. “Their confidence in the forecast was misplaced.”
• Verb: 1. To have faith or trust in oneself or others. “She confidently presented her ideas at the meeting.” 2. To inspire or instill confidence in someone else. “The coach tried to boost the team’s confidence before the game.”

Phrases

• “Boost one’s confidence” means to increase someone’s self-belief.
• “Lack of confidence” describes a situation where someone doubts their abilities.
• “Confidence interval” is a statistical measure expressing the precision of an estimate.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “His calmness and poise reflected his deep confidence in his preparation.”
• Verb: “The mentor mentored her students to help them build their confidence.”
• Adjective: “She felt a surge of confidence after receiving positive feedback.”

Synonyms

• Assurance
• Trust
• Self-assuredness
• Belief
• Certainty
• Self-confidence
• Faith

Antonyms

• Doubt
• Uncertainty
• Insecurity
• Lack of faith
• Skepticism
• Timidity