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.
(..) they are in a match now. He knows how important it is, and the game can still be won. Lehmann's had his problems with crosses, but there he's really confident and elects to punch. Into stoppage time we go. Two minutes at the end Roberto Carlos with a high-lofted ball. (..)2007 Goal II: Living the Dream