confidence
Meaning
Confidence is the belief in one's abilities or qualities, which can significantly influence performance and decision-making in various situations.
💡 A common mistake is confusing "confidence" with "confident," where the former is a noun and the latter is an adjective.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
She
sat
at
the
kitchen
table
with
her
notes
and
a
cup
of
tea
,
preparing
for
a
short
talk
at
work
.
She
felt
a
clear
boost
of
confidence
after
practicing
her
speech
twice
,
and
that
calm
feeling
helped
her
speak
more
slowly
and
clearly
.
If
she
had
more
time
,
she
would
review
the
slides
again
,
but
she
decided
that
her
current
preparation
was
enough
.
At
the
meeting
,
her
colleagues
listened
quietly
and
gave
friendly
feedback
that
showed
where
to
improve
.
By
the
end
of
the
day
she
felt
ready
to
volunteer
for
a
larger
project
next
month
.
Common Phrases
self-confidence
build confidence
lack of confidence
Synonyms
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