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confident

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt]

Word

Context: "self-perception"

(adjective) when someone feels sure about themselves or believes they can do something well. If you are confident, you think you will succeed when you try.

Example

She felt confident before her big presentation and knew she would do great.

Example

He wasn't confident about taking the test because he hadn’t studied enough.

Example

Do you feel confident about your ability to solve that math problem?

Context: "social interactions"

(adjective) when a person shows assurance in social situations. If you are confident, you can talk and interact with others without being shy.

Example

He walked into the room with a confident smile, ready to meet new people.

Example

She felt nervous and shy, so she wasn’t confident when speaking to the group.

Example

How can you become more confident when meeting new friends?

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