self-confident
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fɪ noun
1.
realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc.
2.
excessive or inflated confidence in one's own judgment, ability, etc.
Origin:
1630–40
1630–40
Related forms
self-con·fi·dent, adjective
self-con·fi·dent·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. assurance, self-possession, self-respect, poise. 2. conceit, self-esteem.
1. assurance, self-possession, self-respect, poise. 2. conceit, self-esteem.
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| self-confidence | |
| —n | |
| confidence in one's own powers, judgment, etc | |
| self-'confident | |
| —adj | |
| self-'confidently | |
| —adv | |
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| self-confidence | |
| —n | |
| confidence in one's own powers, judgment, etc | |
| self-'confident | |
| —adj | |
| self-'confidently | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
First off, a self-confident paper would be perfectly happy to have some internal debate.
We recommend selecting a pup that is not timid but appears self-confident and alert.
She was beautiful in an utterly natural and self-confident way.
He is a self-confident fellow, although his sense of humour protects him from arrogance.
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