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ultrahip

EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionary

ia-hidden='true'>, self-distrust self-doubt

Examples

Noun

//The class gave me more confidence.
//He lacked the confidence to succeed.
//The experience gave her the confidence to start her own business.
//Good grades boosted her confidence.
//It takes time to build confidence when you are learning a new skill.
//They have an air of confidence about them.
//She has done little to gain their confidence.
//School officials express confidence that the problem will soon be resolved.

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1847, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Noun

Middle English confydence, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French confidence, borrowed from Latin confīdentia, from confīdent-, confīdens "trusting in oneself, confident" + -ia -ia entry 1

Adjective

from attributive use of confidence entry 1

confidence

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms

great faith in oneself or one's abilities //a lifelong confidence that enabled her to achieve great things despite powerful obstacles
Synonyms

aplomb assurance self-assurance self-assuredness self-confidence self-esteem self-trust
Related Words

cockiness complacence complacency conceit conceitedness ego egoism egotism hubris overconfidence pomposity pompousness pride pridefulness self-admiration self-applause self-assumption self-complacency self-conceit self-consequence self-content self-contentment self-glorification self-importance self-opinion self-partiality self-satisfaction smugness vaingloriousness vainglory vanity
calmness composure coolness equanimity
self-poise self-possession
assumption bumptiousness haughtiness hauteur huffiness imperiousness loftiness lordliness peremptoriness presumptuousness pretentiousness superciliousness superiority toploftiness
Near Antonyms

apprehension doubt misgiving
Antonyms

diffidence insecurity self-distrust self-doubt
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt //the confidence with which the game show contestant answered every question
Synonyms

assurance assuredness certainty certitude cocksureness conviction doubtlessness face positiveness satisfaction sureness surety
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