confident

adjective

ˈkän-fə-dənt How to pronounce confident (audio)
Definition of confidentnext
1
as in optimistic
having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities you'll need to be confident—even in the face of rejection—if you want to pursue a career in show business

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2
as in sure
having or showing a mind free from doubt we were confident that the directions we had been given were accurate

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Recent Examples of confident Sherman is keenly aware of her own power—and bullishly confident in it. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026 Tyson said the state board remains confident Anson County will be ready for November. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026 From his wildly confident personality to wearing every single emotion on his sleeve to never passing on an opportunity to celebrate on the field, humble wouldn't necessarily be the first word fans would use to describe the Chicago Cubs superstar. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Eventually, the ability to offer a confident point of view can become tangled up with the very idea of leadership. — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for confident
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confident
  1. optimistic
  2. sure
  3. assured
  4. positive
  5. hopeful
  6. certain
  7. self-confident
  8. secure
Adjective
  • On the battlefield, Zelenskyy was optimistic, saying Ukraine had almost completely regained control of the Dnipropetrovsk region, with only about 10 square kilometers and three small villages remaining outside Ukrainian control.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Mexican producers are optimistic that the border reopening might staunch over a year of financial bleeding.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of optimistic
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  • After all, nobody can say for sure when a weather catastrophe may happen.
    — Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists still aren’t sure why the lichen prefers these specific rocks, but early evidence suggests the phenomenon isn’t localized.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of sure
Adjective
  • Playing some of the most assured tennis of his career, Brandon Nakashima slowed Rafael Jódar’s roll Wednesday at the Canadian Open in Montreal, beating the red-hot teenager 7-6(3), 6-4 to advance to the biggest final of his career.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • For those looking for an M390 folder that combines efficient cutting geometry with a fuller, more assured grip, Hornbill presents a compelling evolution of Titaner’s knife lineup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of assured
Adjective
  • The economic outlook is also largely positive despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • According to the health department, nearly twice as many sample groups of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus this year compared to the same time last year.
    — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • Max Fried returned to the IL last week for a bone bruise in his left elbow — his second such stint — but the Yankees remain hopeful their co-ace can be activated after the minimum 15 days.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • As public frustration with the economy mounts and Trump’s approval rating sinks, Democrats have become hopeful their party will retake power in Congress.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of hopeful
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  • That tariff rate was later reduced to 15% when the two sides agreed on a trade deal, but uncertainty remains about the stability of that agreement and how imports of certain European goods, such as steel, will be taxed by Washington.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The sheriffs said Scott reiterated CBP was still not building a steel bollard wall in the park but said vehicle barriers may remain part of the plan in certain locations.
    — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of certain
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  • There’s no shortage of people who work in TV news who are extremely self-confident.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
  • First, Gibson is a self-confident if nerdy music therapist — and a wannabe pop composer — as George.
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Definition of self-confident
Adjective
  • The property is likely to reflect their status as members of the royal family and must be secure.
    — Max Foster, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • With such a commanding lead, his top spot is secure no matter how this upcoming tournament shakes out.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of secure

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“Confident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confident. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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