confidence

Definition

  • n. a feeling of trust (in someone or something)
  • n. a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable
  • n. a trustful relationship
  • n. a secret that is confided or entrusted to another

Word forms

Plural
confidences

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She spoke with confidence during her presentation.

  2. n.

    The new software has gained a reputation for its confidence in handling large data sets.