Gloss · Another word for · confident
Another word for confident.
Confident can praise a person or predict an outcome. Say which, and whether the confidence has gone too far.
Sure of yourself
- self-assuredConfident deep down, without needing praise.She gave a calm, self-assured answer.
- poisedCalm and confident in front of others.He was poised during his first press conference.
- assertiveConfident enough to speak up.Be assertive when you negotiate your salary.
Sure of the outcome
- certainSure of a fact, without doubt.I’m certain we locked the back door.
- optimisticExpecting things to go well.The coach is optimistic about next season.
- sanguineCheerfully hopeful, even when things look bad.Despite the losses, the owners remain sanguine.
Too sure
- cockyCasual; confident in a way that grates.The cocky rookie mocked the veterans.
- overconfidentSurer than the facts allow.We were overconfident and lost the opener.
When to keep “confident”
Keep confident for a steady, earned belief; “I’m confident we’ll finish” sounds calm.
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