Pronunciation: /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/
noun a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities
A1 She lacks confidence when speaking in public.
A2 With practice, his confidence in English has grown.
B1 Having confidence in your abilities is key to success.
B2 His confidence in his decision was unwavering.
C1 The CEO exudes confidence in every decision she makes.
C2 Her confidence in her leadership abilities is unparalleled.
adjective confident (having a feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; self-assured)
A1 She has a confident smile.
A2 He walked with confidence into the room.
B1 Despite her lack of experience, she tackled the project with confidence.
B2 The CEO's confident decision-making led to the company's success.
C1 His confident demeanor in negotiations impressed his colleagues.
C2 The renowned speaker exuded confidence on stage during the conference.
formal She exuded confidence during the job interview.
informal I have confidence that we will win the game tomorrow.
slang You gotta have confidence in yourself to succeed.
figurative His confidence was like a shining light in the darkness of self-doubt.
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