Emotions / B1

KONF-id-uh-nt/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

Confident means sure about your abilities or that something will happen. Confident about an exam; confident in your skills. Sure is shorter and everyday. Arrogant is confidence that annoys people. Confidence is the noun: gain confidence. Do not write “I am confidence.”

Meaning

Sure about your abilities or that something will happen.

Examples

• “She felt confident about the exam.”
• “He sounded confident in the interview.”
• “I am not confident that this will work.”

Good to know

confident about / in. Noun: confidence. Negative neighbour: arrogant.

Near in meaning

sure

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