Kiingereza

confident

gb/kˈɑnfədənt/ us/kˈɑnfədənt/
B1 Kiingereza
~ 2600
Maana
maana 0
adjective B1 state
1

feeling sure of yourself

Feeling sure that you can do something well or succeed.

Muundo wa matumizi: [someone] is confident [about/in/that clause]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'confident' with 'confidence'. 'Confident' is an adjective describing a person, while 'confidence' is the noun form.
Visawe
self-assured (Slightly more formal; emphasizes calm certainty in oneself.) | assured (Formal; stresses certainty and composure.)
Vinyume
insecure (Lacking confidence and feeling unsure about oneself.) | unsure (Not certain about abilities or decisions.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
confident attitude |confident smile |feel confident |look confident |be confident about
Mada
emotions |personality |daily life |core_vocabulary
Mifano
  • 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
  • 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.

Muundo wa matumizi: [someone] is confident [that clause]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may omit 'that' after 'confident' when required in formal writing.
Visawe
sure (More common in everyday speech; less formal.) | certain (Neutral; slightly more formal than 'sure'.)
Vinyume
doubtful (Feeling uncertain or having doubts.) | uncertain (Not sure whether something will happen or is true.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
confident prediction |confident statement |confident expectation
Mada
emotions |thinking |core_vocabulary
Mifano
  • We are confident that sales will improve next year.
  • She was confident the team would win.
  • I feel confident this is the right decision.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
  • I am confident that we will pass.
  • She is confident the bus will come.
  • They are confident it will be sunny tomorrow.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
confident
IPA
GB/kˈɑnfədənt/
US/kˈɑnfədənt/
Silabi na mkazo
con - fid - ent (silabi 3)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
  • Base: confident
Familia ya neno
Core family
confidence noun B1 confidently adverb B1
Related words
confide verb B2 confidential adjective B2 overconfident adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unconfident adjective
Advanced or less common
confidentiality noun C1 confidant noun
Semi

be confident about

1
/bˈi kˈɑnfədənt əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase

feel sure about something

To feel sure and positive about a certain thing or situation.

Mifano
  • 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.

Mifano
  • We are confident in our team's skills.
  • He’s confident in his ability to solve problems.

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