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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) the opportunity... Okay, no problem at all, sir. Thank you very much. ...after two months, I still didn't have time to work my way up a sheet. We're feeling really confident about that one as well. Yes, hello, my name is Chris Gardner. I'm calling for Mr. Walter Ribbon. - Concerning? - Yes, ma'am. (..)
    2006 The Pursuit of Happyness