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Definition confident in British English

confident adjective

adjective
/ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)nt/
1

someone who is confident believes in their own abilities and so does not feel nervous or frightened

Example

a confident mood/smile/manner

Example

I was starting to feel more confident about the exam.

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He is confident in his ability to do the job well.

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a supremely confident young man

Example

They are quietly confident that the business is progressing as it should.

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2

certain that something will happen or be successful

Example

We were confident of victory.

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We are confident that the show will open on Thursday.

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You can go out, confident in the knowledge that your house is safe.

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Definition confident in British English