Confidence

Meaning

the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance

The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust or self-assurance.

Example Sentences

She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.

She spoke with great confidence during the meeting.

Example Expressions

gain confidence

Synonyms

trust, faith, assurance, self-belief, belief, certainty

Entry 1

trust, faith, assurance, self-belief

Entry 2

trust, assurance, belief, faith, certainty

Antonyms

doubt, uncertainty, insecurity, anxiety, mistrust

Entry 1

doubt, uncertainty, insecurity, anxiety

Entry 2

doubt, insecurity, mistrust

Collocations

have confidence, boost confidence, lose confidence, self confidence, build confidence

Entry 1

have confidence, boost confidence, lose confidence

Entry 2

self confidence, boost confidence, lose confidence, build confidence