confident
gb/kˈɑnfədənt/ us/kˈɑnfədənt/
B1
Английский
~ 2600
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B1
state
1
feeling sure of yourself
Feeling sure that you can do something well or succeed.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is confident [about/in/that clause]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'confident' with 'confidence'. 'Confident' is an adjective describing a person, while 'confidence' is the noun form.
Синонимы
self-assured (Slightly more formal; emphasizes calm certainty in oneself.)
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assured (Formal; stresses certainty and composure.)
Антонимы
insecure (Lacking confidence and feeling unsure about oneself.)
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unsure (Not certain about abilities or decisions.)
Коллокации
confident attitude
|confident smile
|feel confident
|look confident
|be confident about
Темы
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is confident [that clause]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may omit 'that' after 'confident' when required in formal writing.
Синонимы
sure (More common in everyday speech; less formal.)
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certain (Neutral; slightly more formal than 'sure'.)
Антонимы
doubtful (Feeling uncertain or having doubts.)
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uncertain (Not sure whether something will happen or is true.)
Коллокации
confident prediction
|confident statement
|confident expectation
Темы
emotions
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- We are confident that sales will improve next year.
- She was confident the team would win.
- I feel confident this is the right decision.
Примеры для изучающих
- I am confident that we will pass.
- She is confident the bus will come.
- They are confident it will be sunny tomorrow.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
confident
IPA
GB/kˈɑnfədənt/
US/kˈɑnfədənt/
Слоги и ударение
con - fid - ent (3 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: confident
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
be confident about
1/bˈi kˈɑnfədənt əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
feel sure about something
To feel sure and positive about a certain thing or situation.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- We are confident in our team's skills.
- He’s confident in his ability to solve problems.