Hour after hour in hope he bore,nor might his soul its faith give o'er; nor could the tyrant's scorn deriding, steal from that faith one thought confiding!
Source: tatoeba (1917705)
Confiding
/kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
Synonyms for "confiding" (51 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Strong matches (15)
Related words (25)
openheartedoutspokenplainreliantrelyingsimplesimpleheartedsimplemindedsinceresingle mindedsingle-heartedsingle-mindedtrustfultrustingtrustyunguardedunreservedunsophisticatedunsuspectingunsuspicious
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unwarywithout suspicion
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: artless, bluff, blunt, born yesterday, candid.
- Sentence evidence is available for confiding, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "confiding".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "confiding"
Keep "confiding" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "confiding" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "confiding", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "confiding" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
10 entriesconfiding conversationconfiding demeanorconfiding disclosureconfiding exchangeconfiding gazeconfiding smileconfiding toneintimate revelationprivate disclosuresecret disclosure
Collocations
7 entriesconfiding conversationconfiding demeanorconfiding gazeconfiding mannerconfiding relationshipconfiding smileconfiding tone
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
5 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
Effingham was by nature indolent, confiding, and, at times, impetuous and indiscreet; but Marmaduke was uniformly equable, penetrating, and full of activity and enterprise.
Source: wiktionary
Those eyes especially struck Eugene, and when he thought of Liza he always saw those clear, mild, confiding eyes.
Source: wiktionary
Not having a confiding relationship with one's husband was, however, associated with elevated risk for symptoms of anxiety.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "confiding"?
Closest matches include artless, bluff, blunt, born yesterday, candid.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "confiding"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.