confidence
/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: confidences
Sense 1
Noun
Examples
He entered the ring with confidence.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A feeling of certainty; firm trust or belief; faith.
Noun
Examples
She had confidence it would soon end.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “confidence” mean?
Self-assurance.
Is “confidence” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.