confidence Flashcards
1
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confidence(n)
confident(adj)
confidently(adv)
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self-assured(adj)
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noun ; the quality of being certain of your abilities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
- He’s got the confidence to walk into a room of strangers and immediately start a conversation
- She’s completely lacking in confidence
- I have every / complete confidence in her. She’ll be perfect for the job
adj ; having confidence
- Be a bit more confident in yourself
- They don’t sound confident about the future of the industry
- I’m confident of his skills as a manager
adv ; Try to act confidently, even if you feel nervous
self assured ; having confidence in your own abilities
- The interview showed her as a self-assured and mature student
