Antonyms for confident

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kon-fi-duhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn fɪ dənt

Definition of confident

Origin : 1570s, "self-reliant, sure of oneself," from Middle French confident, from Latin confidentem (nominative confidens) "firmly trusting, reliant, self-confident, bold, daring," present participle of confidere (see confidence). Related: Confidently.

adj certain, assured

Example sentences :

It has not; and we venture to express our confident belief, that it never will.
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

We are confident of the success of this major venture in world recovery.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

And we are confident in principles that unite and lead us onward.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Unity of opinion is not necessary to confident friendship and warm love.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

He spoke with the sureness of a man of wealth, confident that money will salve any wound.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

But the confident tone brought no response of agreement from Mary.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

But—if indeed, you are dazzled by the glamour of a title—do not be too confident of his fealty.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

Until then she had been resigned, she felt so strong and confident as she awaited the miracle.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

The General-in-chief was, as he had said, confident and serene.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

The soldiers, confident in their power, were under perfect control.
Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

Synonyms for confident

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