noun

confidence

Translation

confidence, trust, self-assurance

He has a lot of confidence in his abilities.

I have full confidence in her judgment.

She told me the secret in confidence.

confidence ((in sth./sb.)) belief in (sth./sb.) We have confidence in the new plan.

in confidence as a secret This information was shared in confidence.

Synonyms: self-assurance, trust, faith; Antonyms: doubt, uncertainty, insecurity

From Latin 'confidentia', from 'confidere' (to trust). 'con-' (thoroughly) + 'fidere' (to trust).

'Confidence' is the feeling you have when you can 'confide' in yourself or others.