confident
gb/kˈɑnfədənt/ us/kˈɑnfədənt/
B1
英語
~ 2600
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B1
state
1
feeling sure of yourself
Feeling sure that you can do something well or succeed.
用法パターン：
[someone] is confident [about/in/that clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'confident' with 'confidence'. 'Confident' is an adjective describing a person, while 'confidence' is the noun form.
類義語
self-assured (Slightly more formal; emphasizes calm certainty in oneself.)
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assured (Formal; stresses certainty and composure.)
対義語
insecure (Lacking confidence and feeling unsure about oneself.)
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unsure (Not certain about abilities or decisions.)
コロケーション
confident attitude
|confident smile
|feel confident
|look confident
|be confident about
テーマ
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She felt confident about her presentation.
- He walked into the interview looking confident.
- I’m confident that we will win the game.
- They are confident in their ability to solve the problem.
学習者向け例文
- I am confident about my answer.
- She is confident in her work.
- He feels confident before the test.
- We are confident we can win.
adjective
B1
state
2
certain that something is true
Sure that something will happen or is correct.
用法パターン：
[someone] is confident [that clause]
よくある間違い：
Learners may omit 'that' after 'confident' when required in formal writing.
類義語
sure (More common in everyday speech; less formal.)
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certain (Neutral; slightly more formal than 'sure'.)
対義語
doubtful (Feeling uncertain or having doubts.)
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uncertain (Not sure whether something will happen or is true.)
コロケーション
confident prediction
|confident statement
|confident expectation
テーマ
emotions
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
例文
- We are confident that sales will improve next year.
- She was confident the team would win.
- I feel confident this is the right decision.
学習者向け例文
- I am confident that we will pass.
- She is confident the bus will come.
- They are confident it will be sunny tomorrow.
文法
辞書形
confident
IPA
GB/kˈɑnfədənt/
US/kˈɑnfədənt/
音節・強勢
con - fid - ent （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: confident
関連語
Core family
confidence
noun B1
confidently
adverb B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unconfident
adjective
Advanced or less common
confidentiality
noun C1
confidant
noun
表現
be confident about
1/bˈi kˈɑnfədənt əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
feel sure about something
To feel sure and positive about a certain thing or situation.
例文
- I am confident about my exam results.
- She’s confident about her chances of getting the job.
confident in
1/kˈɑnfədənt ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
feel sure about abilities of someone/something
To feel sure that someone or something can do well.
例文
- We are confident in our team's skills.
- He’s confident in his ability to solve problems.