Self-confident

adj

adj ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Confident in one's own abilities.

    "This new-comer was a man who in any company would have seemed striking. […] His air, of self-confident assurance, seemed that of a man well used to having his own way."

Adjective
  1. 1
    showing poise and confidence in your own worth wordnet

Synonyms

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arrogantassertiveassuredbalancedcocksurecollected

Example

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"It's a terrible shame that fools are so self-confident and the wise are full of doubt."

Etymology

From self- + confident.

Related phrases

self-confidently

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