confident
/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Very sure of something; positive.
Adjective
Examples
I'm pretty confident that she's not lying, she's acting normally.
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
Self-assured, self-reliant, sure of oneself.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “confident” mean?
Very sure of something; positive.
Is “confident” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.