be confident

/biː kənˈfɪdənt/

verb phrase★Intermediate

informal

To have strong belief in oneself, one's abilities, or one's decisions; to feel assured and self-assured.

She needs to be confident in her skills before the interview.

She needs to feel assured about her abilities before the interview.

Be confident in your choices, and don't second-guess yourself.

Trust your decisions and don't doubt yourself.

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This phrase is often used to encourage someone to trust their own judgment or abilities.

Collocations

be confident inTo have strong belief in something or someone.be confident aboutTo feel sure about something.

gain confidencephrase

To develop a sense of self-assurance.

lose confidencephrase

To become less sure of oneself or one's abilities.

Practice positive self-talk and focus on your strengths to build confidence.

Confidence is about believing in yourself without putting others down, while arrogance involves belittling others to feel superior.

Derived from the Latin 'confidentia' meaning 'firm trust or belief.'

This phrase is commonly used in motivational or encouraging contexts to express trust in oneself or others.

To exist in a certain state or condition.

verb

confident

Having a strong belief in oneself or one's abilities.

adjective

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