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be confident

быть уверенным

Meaning of be confident

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EN-UK/biː ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
EN-US/tə bi ˈkɑnfɪdənt/
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be confident with Russian translation

be confident usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

На собеседовании важно быть уверенным, описывая свой опыт.

Be confident when you describe your experience.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Постарайтесь быть уверенным, даже если вы нервничаете.

Try to be confident even if you are nervous.

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be confident belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

be confidentбыть уверенным
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

be confident synonyms

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self-confident
Describes a person who has a stable belief in their own abilities.
self-assured
Like 'self-confident' but often implies calm, assured manner and poise.
assured
Can mean confident (personal) or guaranteed (situation); context determines meaning.
be sure
Usually refers to certainty about a fact or outcome rather than self-assurance.
be certain
Emphasizes certainty or lack of doubt about information or outcomes.
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Describes a person who has a stable belief in their own abilities.

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A self-confident candidate presents their skills clearly.

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Like 'self-confident' but often implies calm, assured manner and poise.

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She appeared self-assured during the interview.

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assured

Can mean confident (personal) or guaranteed (situation); context determines meaning.

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He spoke in an assured tone about his previous experience.

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be sure

Usually refers to certainty about a fact or outcome rather than self-assurance.

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I'm sure I sent my CV last week.

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be certain

Emphasizes certainty or lack of doubt about information or outcomes.

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I'm certain my references will support my application.

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be convinced

Implies being persuaded or persuaded by reasons/evidence; stronger than just feeling confident.

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After hearing the plan, I was convinced it would work.

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poised

Suggests composure and readiness under pressure; more about calm control than raw confidence.

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Stay poised when answering difficult questions.

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Focuses on calmness and emotional control rather than assertive confidence.

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She remained composed when asked about gaps in her CV.

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assertive

Describes someone who confidently states their needs or opinions; can be more forceful than 'confident'.

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Being assertive in interviews can help you negotiate salary.

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be confident meaning: what does it mean?

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be confident is pronounced as /biː ˈkɒnfɪdənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

be confident definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Be confident when you describe your experience. Translation: На собеседовании важно быть уверенным, описывая свой опыт.

Is be confident part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

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