confidence in English
- confidence⇄confidence, noun.
1. firm belief or trust.
Ex. We have no confidence in a liar. The leader of the explorers had great confidence in his native guide. With confidence in his Maker, he went to his doom.
(SYN) faith.
2. a feeling su - confidence⇄expr. in the confidence of, sharing or trusted with the private opinions, plans, or purposes of.
Ex. He is in the confidence of several influential government officials. - confidence⇄expr. take into one's confidence, to share some private matter or matters with; confide matters of importance to.
Ex. He took me into his confidence and told me about his latest invention.
confidence in Hindi हिन्दी
confidence in Kashmiri कॉशुर
confidence in Maithili মৈথিলী
confidence in Malayalam മലയാളം
confidence in Marathi मराठी
confidence in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
confidence in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
confidence in Sindhi سنڌي
confidence in Telugu తెలుగు
confidence in Urdu اُردُو
Confidence
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns / ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dəns
Definitions
- A feeling of self-assurance arising from one's abilities or qualities.
- The belief that someone or something is reliable or trustworthy.
- A secret or private matter shared with someone trusted.
Usage Examples
- She spoke with confidence about her research.
- He had full confidence in his team’s ability to succeed.
- She told him in confidence about her future plans.
Etymology
From Latin 'confidentia' meaning "firmly trusting," derived from 'confidere' ("to have full trust"), composed of 'con-' (completely) + 'fidere' (to trust).
Synonyms
- Assurance
- Trust
- Self-reliance
- Boldness
Antonyms
- Doubt
- Insecurity
- Uncertainty
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Confianza | kon-FYAN-sa |
| French | Confiance | kon-FYANS |
| German | Vertrauen | fer-TROU-en |
| Hindi | आत्मविश्वास (Aatmavishwas) | aat-ma-vish-WAAS |
| Tamil | நம்பிக்கை (Nambikkai) | nam-bik-KAI |
| Japanese | 自信 (Jishin) | ji-SHIN |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/
- American English: /ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dəns/
Historical Usage
The term 'confidence' has been in use since the 16th century, often appearing in philosophical, political, and personal contexts.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, confidence is viewed as a vital trait for leadership and success. Some societies encourage humility over overt self-confidence, while others promote assertiveness.
More Information
Confidence plays a crucial role in human psychology, impacting decision-making, performance, and social interactions. Studies suggest that self-confidence can be nurtured through experience, learning, and positive reinforcement.