Origin: Latin suffix -ence
Confidence has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
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 secret that is confided or entrusted to another
"everyone trusted him with their confidences"
"the priest could not reveal her confidences"
Self-assurance.
"She walked into the interview with a quiet confidence that immediately put everyone at ease."
In plain English: Confidence is the feeling of being sure about yourself and your abilities.
"She spoke with confidence during her job interview."
Usage: Confidence refers to a feeling of self-assurance or belief in one's abilities and judgment. Use it to describe an individual's inner certainty when facing challenges or making decisions.
The word "confidence" comes from the Latin verb cōnfīdō, which means to believe or trust someone. It entered English through Middle English and Old French, carrying its original sense of placing faith in another person.