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- [kon-fi-duh nt]
- /ˈkɒn fɪ dənt/
- /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/
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- [kon-fi-duh nt]
- /ˈkɒn fɪ dənt/
Definitions of confidently word
- adjective confidently having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment. 1
- adjective confidently sure of oneself; having no uncertainty about one's own abilities, correctness, successfulness, etc.; self-confident; bold: a confident speaker. 1
- adjective confidently excessively bold; presumptuous. 1
- adjective confidently Obsolete. trustful or confiding. 1
- noun confidently a confidant. 1
- noun confidently In a confident manner; with confidence; with strong assurance; positively. 1
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Origin of confidently
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin confīdent- (stem of confīdēns), present participle of confīdere. See confide, -ent
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Parts of speech for Confidently
noun
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verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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confidently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for confidently
adv confidently
- positively — with certainty; absolutely: The statement is positively true.
- assuredly — If something is assuredly true, it is definitely true.
adverb confidently
- surely — firmly; unerringly; without missing, slipping, etc.
- self-confidence — realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc.
- assertively — confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
- definitely — You use definitely to emphasize that something is the case, or to emphasize the strength of your intention or opinion.
- securely — free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
Antonyms for confidently
adverb confidently
- timidly — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- tentatively — of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental: a tentative report on her findings.
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