self-confident
/'self'kɔnfidənt/
Definition
Adjective: Having confidence in oneself and one's own abilities; assured and poised due to a strong sense of self-worth.
Usage
The adjective "self-confident" describes a person's character or demeanor. It is used to indicate that someone is not easily shaken by doubt or the opinions of others because they trust their own judgment and capabilities. It often carries a positive connotation.
Examples
- She gave a self-confident presentation, speaking clearly and answering questions with ease.
- A self-confident attitude can be very attractive to employers.
- He appears quiet, but he is remarkably self-confident in his technical skills.
- While experience can make you more self-confident, it is also a trait some people are born with.
Advanced Usage
- "To be self-confident": This is the most common construction, describing a state of being.
- It is important for leaders to be self-confident but not arrogant.
- "Self-confident enough to...": Used to specify the action that demonstrates the confidence.
- She was self-confident enough to challenge the professor's outdated data.
Variants and Related Words
- Self-confidence (noun): The quality of being self-confident.
- His self-confidence grew after he successfully completed the difficult project.
- Self-assured (adjective): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "self-confident," sometimes implying an even steadier, more unflappable confidence.
- Confident (adjective): A more general term for feeling sure. While "confident" can be used with "in" (confident in her team), "self-confident" specifically refers to confidence in .
Synonyms
- Self-assured
- Assured
- Poised
- Secure
- Self-possessed
Antonyms
- Insecure
- Diffident
- Timid
- Self-doubting
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To have faith in oneself": This phrase is a conceptual synonym for being self-confident, emphasizing internal belief.
- The key to her success was having unwavering faith in herself.
- "To be sure of oneself": Another phrase describing a self-confident demeanor.
- He answered every question, sure of himself and his knowledge.
Adjective
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showing poise and confidence in your own worth
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hardly more than a boy but firm-knit and self-confident
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