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   confidence

   /ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something: "we had every confidence in the staff" Similar trustbelieffaithcredenceconvictionreliancedependenceOpposite distrustscepticism
   • ▪ the state of feeling certain about the truth of something: "I can say with confidence that I have never before driven up this street"
   • ▪ a feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities: "she's brimming with confidence" Similar self-assuranceself-confidenceself-reliancebelief in oneselffaith in oneselfpositivenessassertivenessself-possessionnervepoiseaplombpresence of mindphlegmlevel-headednesscool-headednessfirmnesscourageboldnessmettlefortitudeOpposite doubtuncertainty
   • 2. the telling of private matters or secrets with mutual trust: "someone with whom you may raise your suspicions in confidence"
   • ▪ a secret or private matter told to someone under a condition of trust: "the girls exchanged confidences about their parents" Similar secretprivate affairconfidential matterconfidentialityintimacy

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin confidentia, from confidere ‘have full trust’ (see confident).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONFIDENCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the quality of being certain of your abilities or of having trust in people, plans, or the future: [ + to infinitive ] He has the confidence to walk into a room of strangers and immediately start a conversation. She's completely lacking in confidence. I have every/ complete confidence in her. She'll be perfect for the job.

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   The meaning of CONFIDENCE is a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances. How to use confidence in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Confidence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › confidenceCONFIDENCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing: We have every confidence in their ability to succeed. Synonyms: dependence, reliance, faith. Antonyms: mistrust. belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance: His lack of confidence defeated him.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › confidenceConfidence - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The noun confidence means "a feeling of trust and firm belief in yourself or others." A person who walks into a room, smiling at everyone and not at all nervous about the speech she's about to give? She has confidence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › confidenceconfidence - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   belief in others. [uncountable] the feeling that you can trust, believe in and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of somebody/something. The president's actions hardly inspire confidence. confidence in somebody/something The players all have confidence in their manager.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONFIDENCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing. We have every confidence in their ability to succeed. 2. belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance. His lack of confidence defeated him.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONFIDENCE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CONFIDENCE definition: 1. a feeling of being certain of your ability to do things well: 2. trust in someone's ability or…. Learn more.