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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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     CONFIDENCE meaning: 1. the quality of being certain of your...

   • Znaczenie Confidence, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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   • Confidence in Polish

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   • Confidence in Arabic

     CONFIDENCE translate: ثِقَة بِالنَّفْس. Learn more in the...

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     a feeling of being certain of your ability to do things...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › confidenceConfidence Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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

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   • [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.
   • [uncountable] a belief in your own ability to do things and be successful. People often lose confidence when they are criticized. He gained confidence when he went to college.
   • [uncountable] the feeling that you are certain about something. He said he wished that he shared her confidence. with confidence They could not say with confidence that he would be able to walk again after the accident.
   • [uncountable] a feeling of trust that somebody will keep information private. It took a long time to gain her confidence (= make her feel she could trust me).

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

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   Learn the meaning of confidence as a feeling of ability, trust or secret. See how to use confidence in sentences and compare with related words.

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. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › confidenceconfidence noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   confidence. noun. /ˈkɑnfədəns/. belief in others. [uncountable] confidence (in somebody/something) the feeling that you can trust, believe in, and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of someone or something The players all have confidence in their manager.