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confidence

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/ · UK /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

confidence means: A strong belief that someone or something is reliable, or that something will happen.

noun

TRUSTB1

A strong belief that someone or something is reliable, or that something will happen.

  • I have confidence in your judgment.
  • The result restored public confidence in the team.
  • She expressed confidence that the plan would work.

How to use it: confidence in someone/something (We have confidence in the new manager.); confidence that… (He expressed confidence that they would succeed.)

Similar words: trust, faith

Opposites: distrust

Common phrases: confidence in someone, have confidence, lose confidence, full confidence

SELF ASSURANCEB1

The feeling that you can do things well and handle difficult situations.

  • She speaks with confidence.
  • Practice helped him gain confidence.
  • Did the interview damage your confidence?

Similar words: self-assurance, self-belief

Opposites: insecurity

Common phrases: build confidence, with confidence, lack confidence

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