Antonyms for confidence
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kon-fi-duhns |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɒn fɪ dəns |
Definition of confidence
Origin :- early 15c., from Middle French confidence or directly from Latin confidentia, from confidentem (nominative confidens) "firmly trusting, bold," present participle of confidere "to have full trust or reliance," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + fidere "to trust" (see faith). For sense of "swindle" see con (adj.).
- noun belief in oneself
- noun belief in something
- Yet the old man's confidence in the young man's acumen was invulnerable.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- I had no secrets from them (hear, hear), and this confidence was reciprocated on their part.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- It was almost impossible to win their confidence, or to get information from them.
- Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
- She was in his confidence in 1858-9, and he had a great regard for her, which he often expressed to me.
- Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
- I am deeply impressed with gratitude for the confidence reposed in me.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- July 4, 1864, Mr. Disraeli brought forward his motion of "no confidence."
- Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
- My confidence in you is great, and I am sure it will not be disappointed.
- Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
- I require your confidence for what I have already said; but I know you have money, and moneyed friends.
- Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
- I found my new master every way worthy of any confidence I might repose in him.
- Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
- I look with confidence to her malady as my triumphant vindication.
- Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various
Synonyms for confidence
- aplomb
- assurance
- backbone
- boldness
- brashness
- certainty
- cool
- courage
- credence
- daring
- dash
- dependence
- determination
- elan
- faith
- faith in oneself
- fearlessness
- firmness
- fortitude
- grit
- hardihood
- heart
- hope
- impudence
- intrepidity
- mettle
- morale
- nerve
- pluck
- poise
- presumption
- reliance
- resoluteness
- resolution
- self-possession
- self-reliance
- spirit
- spunk
- stock
- store
- sure bet
- sureness
- tenacity
- trust
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