Synonyms for Confident

Definition of confident

adjective
  1. having or marked by confidence or assurance; "a confident speaker"; "a confident reply"; "his manner is more confident these days"; "confident of fulfillment"
  2. persuaded of; very sure; "were convinced that it would be to their advantage to join"; "I am positive he is lying"; "was confident he would win"
  3. not liable to error in judgment or action; "most surefooted of the statesmen who dealt with the depression"- Walter Lippman; "demonstrates a surefooted storytelling talent"- Michiko Kakutani

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Writing tips for "confident"

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"Confident" in song lyrics

See how confident is used in real songs:

  • "Call me Ontra for short, I'm confident"
    All City — The Hot Joint (Clark Kent Remix)
  • "Moody but too nice, cocky but confident"
    DJ Cosm f/ KLH Ali — Relax
  • "Girl, you so confident"
    Down/Kilo f/ Snoop Dogg, Fingazz — So Sexy *

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