confident
gb/kˈɑnfədənt/ us/kˈɑnfədənt/
B1
Англійська
~ 2600
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B1
state
1
feeling sure of yourself
Feeling sure that you can do something well or succeed.
Модель уживання:
[someone] is confident [about/in/that clause]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'confident' with 'confidence'. 'Confident' is an adjective describing a person, while 'confidence' is the noun form.
Синоніми
self-assured (Slightly more formal; emphasizes calm certainty in oneself.)
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assured (Formal; stresses certainty and composure.)
Антоніми
insecure (Lacking confidence and feeling unsure about oneself.)
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unsure (Not certain about abilities or decisions.)
Словосполучення
confident attitude
|confident smile
|feel confident
|look confident
|be confident about
Теми
emotions
|personality
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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 уживання:
[someone] is confident [that clause]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may omit 'that' after 'confident' when required in formal writing.
Синоніми
sure (More common in everyday speech; less formal.)
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certain (Neutral; slightly more formal than 'sure'.)
Антоніми
doubtful (Feeling uncertain or having doubts.)
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uncertain (Not sure whether something will happen or is true.)
Словосполучення
confident prediction
|confident statement
|confident expectation
Теми
emotions
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- We are confident that sales will improve next year.
- She was confident the team would win.
- I feel confident this is the right decision.
Навчальні приклади
- I am confident that we will pass.
- She is confident the bus will come.
- They are confident it will be sunny tomorrow.
Граматика
Словникова форма
confident
IPA
GB/kˈɑnfədənt/
US/kˈɑnfədənt/
Склади й наголос
con - fid - ent (3 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: confident
Споріднені 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
Вирази
be confident about
1/bˈi kˈɑnfədənt əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
feel sure about something
To feel sure and positive about a certain thing or situation.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- We are confident in our team's skills.
- He’s confident in his ability to solve problems.