confidence — the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/
Example Sentences
- His confidence was so high that he asked his crush out via PowerPoint presentation.
- The CEO's confidence in the new product led to a successful launch.
- She gained confidence after realizing her cat actually does love her back.
confidence
NOUN[/ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/]
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust
She walks onto the debate stage with quiet confidence, ready for anything.
With confidence in the evidence, unlock the residence!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'confidentia', derived from 'confidere' meaning 'to trust firmly' or 'to have full trust'. The word combines 'con-' (with/together) and 'fidere' (to trust), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots related to faith and trust.
Breakdown
con- (with/together) + fid (trust/faith) + -ence (noun suffix) = confidence
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📝Examples
“His confidence was so high that he asked his crush out via PowerPoint presentation.”
“The CEO's confidence in the new product led to a successful launch.”
“She gained confidence after realizing her cat actually does love her back.”
“The team's confidence was restored after winning three games in a row.”
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