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confident prediction
/ˈkɒnfɪdənt prɪˈdɪkʃən/
a forecast made with strong certainty
The meteorologist made a confident prediction about the storm's path.
The forecast was given with strong certainty about the storm's trajectory.
general
a forecast or statement made with strong certainty and assurance
The financial analyst's confident prediction about the market's recovery boosted investor morale.
The analyst's certain forecast about the market's improvement increased investor confidence.
Despite the confident prediction, the election results surprised everyone.
Even though the forecast was made with certainty, the election outcome was unexpected.
This phrase emphasizes the speaker's strong belief in the accuracy of the forecast.
Collocations
make a confident predictionto forecast with strong certaintya confident prediction abouta certain forecast regarding
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage in Professional Contexts
In business or scientific settings, 'confident prediction' implies data-backed certainty, not just optimism.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Using this phrase too frequently can undermine its impact; reserve it for genuinely certain forecasts.
Word Origin
Combination of 'confident' (from Latin 'confidentia', meaning 'trust') and 'prediction' (from Latin 'praedicere', meaning 'to foretell').
Usage Notes
Often used in fields like meteorology, finance, and politics where certainty in forecasts is valued.
Word Breakdown
confident
full of confidence; certain
adjectiveprediction
a statement about what will happen in the future
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