noun · B1 · Very Often · both

confidence

уверенность

Meaning of confidence

belief in oneself

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EN-UK/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
EN-US/ˈkɑnfədəns/
confidence
confidence - уверенность
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confidence with Russian translation

confidence usage examples

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His confidence helped him ask for a raise at work.

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Building confidence takes small daily successes and practice.

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confidence belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

confidence自信
kind善良的
smart聪明的
quiet安静的
boring无聊的
lazy懒惰的
angry生气的

confidence synonyms

Related words worth learning together

certainty
Emphasis on being sure about facts, outcomes or truth rather than personal assurance.
trust
Relies on belief in someone's reliability or integrity; often interpersonal or institutional.
conviction
A firm belief or strongly held view, often moral or ideological; can be more about opinion than ability.
self-esteem
Sense of self‑worth or value; less about specific abilities and more about overall self‑regard.
poise
Graceful composure and balanced confidence in behaviour, often visible in posture or manner.
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certainty

Emphasis on being sure about facts, outcomes or truth rather than personal assurance.

B1Very Often

There was a certainty that the test results were accurate.

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Relies on belief in someone's reliability or integrity; often interpersonal or institutional.

B1Very Often

I have complete trust in my teammate's judgment.

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conviction

A firm belief or strongly held view, often moral or ideological; can be more about opinion than ability.

B1Often

Her political convictions guide many of her choices.

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self-esteem

Sense of self‑worth or value; less about specific abilities and more about overall self‑regard.

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Improving self-esteem can affect how confident someone feels.

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poise

Graceful composure and balanced confidence in behaviour, often visible in posture or manner.

B1Rarely

She handled the interruption with poise.

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composure

Ability to remain calm and collected under pressure; emphasizes emotional control.

B1Often

He kept his composure during the heated debate.

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assertiveness

The quality of confidently stating one's needs or opinions; emphasizes communication style rather than inner belief.

B1Often

Assertiveness training can help employees speak up more effectively.

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boldness

Willingness to take risks or act daringly; can imply brazenness rather than calm self‑belief.

B1Often

His boldness in business led to both big wins and big losses.

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self-reliance

Reliance on one's own abilities and independence; focuses on autonomy rather than mere confidence.

B1Rarely

Self-reliance is important when living alone for the first time.

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confidence meaning: what does it mean?

belief in oneself

confidence pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

confidence is pronounced as /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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

His confidence helped him ask for a raise at work. Translation: Его уверенность помогла ему попросить повышение на работе.

Is confidence part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

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