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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConfident
/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having a strong belief or full assurance in oneself or one's abilities.
"She felt confident about her presentation after weeks of preparation." - 2
Certain of one's own qualities or abilities.
"His confident demeanor impressed the interviewers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'confidentem', the present participle of 'confidere', meaning 'to have full trust or reliance', formed from 'com-' (intensive prefix) plus 'fidere' (to trust). The term entered Middle English in the 15th century, initially denoting a state of bold trust or assurance, before evolving to describe a firm belief in one's own abilities or qualities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Confident" is said worldwide
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confiant
Transliteration: kɔ̃fijɑ̃
"Il est confiant dans ses capacités."
zuversichtlich
Transliteration: tsuːfɛʁˈzɪçtliç
"Sie ist zuversichtlich, dass sie die Prüfung bestehen wird."
fiducioso
Transliteration: fiˈdu.tʃo.zo
"È fiducioso nelle sue capacità."
confiado
Transliteration: konˈfjado
"Él está confiado en su habilidad para ganar."
confiante
Transliteration: kõˈfjɐ̃tʃi
"Ela está confiante em suas habilidades."
आत्मविश्वासी
Transliteration: ātma-viśvāsi
"वह अपनी क्षमताओं में आत्मविश्वासी है।"
自信的
Transliteration: zìxìn de
"她对自己的能力很自信。"
자신감 있는
Transliteration: jasin-gam itneun
"그녀는 자신의 능력에 자신감이 있다."
自信のある
Transliteration: jishin no aru
"彼女は自分の能力に自信を持っている。"
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