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confidencethe 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/

Korean meaning: 자신감, 신뢰, 확신

Korean pronunciation: **콘**피던스

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

confidence concept
💡 Concept

A young speaker displays confidence while addressing the engaged auditorium audience

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confidence rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

With confidence in the evidence, unlock the residence!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootfid
Suffix--ence

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.

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🎵Rhyme

providenceevidenceresidence
providence
evidence
residence

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

assuranceself-esteemconvictioncertaintytrust

Antonyms

doubtinsecurityuncertainty

Related

confidentconfidentialconfideself-confidence