Confidence Definition
confidence
noun
- freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority"
- a feeling of trust (in someone or something); "I have confidence in our team"; "confidence is always borrowed, never owned"
- a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable; "public confidence in the economy"
- a trustful relationship; "he took me into his confidence"; "he betrayed their trust"
- a secret that is confided or entrusted to another; "everyone trusted him with their confidences"; "the priest could not reveal her confidences"
"Confidence" in song lyrics
See how confidence is used in real songs:
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"From Spinal Tap to when I rap to building my confidence"
(Abstract Rude f/) Prevail w/ Mad Child — Rifle Association -
"But I also know its ratio the bad don't feed my confidence"
Aesop Rock — Same Space -
"Common sense to be her king he simply needed confidence"
Alexipharmic — Kings
Words that rhyme with confidence
Usage tips for "confidence"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "confidence" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for confidence to find words that pair well.