Looking for the meaning of the word CONFIDENCE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CONFIDENCE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Confidence
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin confidentia, from confidere ‘have full trust’ (see confident)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɒnfɪd(ə)ns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something
Short Definition:feeling of trust
Examples:- we had every confidence in the staff
- he had gained the young man's confidence
Definition:
the telling of private matters or secrets with mutual trust
Short Definition:telling of private matters
Examples:- someone with whom you may raise your suspicions in confidence
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