confident

Definition

  • adjective: having a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something
  • adjective: full of conviction
  • synonyms: cocksure, self-assured, self-confident

Examples

  • He seemed 'confident' of success. [=sure that he would succeed]

  • He has become more 'confident' in his Spanish-speaking skills.

  • The players seem more relaxed and 'confident' this season.

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