adjective

confident

Translation

confident, self-assured, certain

She is a confident and articulate speaker.

I am confident that we will win the match.

((of sth./-ing)) feeling sure about (sth.) He is confident of success.

((that ...)) feeling sure (that a clause is true) I am confident that we will win.

((about sth.)) feeling sure about (sth.) She feels confident about her exam results.

Synonyms: self-assured, certain, sure; Antonyms: insecure, diffident

From Latin 'confidens', present participle of 'confidere' meaning 'to have full trust'. 'con-' (with) + 'fidere' (to trust).

This adjective describes the state of having 'confidence'. The '-ent' ending often marks an adjective.