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confident

/ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

To be confident means feeling sure about your own abilities or that something will happen as you expect. It describes a person who believes in themselves and does not feel nervous or shy in front of others.

例文

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1

I feel confident that I can finish my homework today.

I feel confident that I can finish my homework today.

2

The applicant was very confident when answering the manager's questions.

The applicant was very confident when answering the manager's questions.

3

He is so confident that he can win the race easily.

He is so confident that he can win the race easily.

語族

名詞
confidence
Verb
confide
副詞
confidently
形容詞
confident
関連
confidant
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Con-fident' as moving forward 'With Faith' (Con = with, Fid = faith). You have faith in yourself!

クイックテスト

She practiced her speech many times, so she feels ___ about the presentation.

正解!

正解は: confident

例文

1

I feel confident that I can finish my homework today.

everyday

I feel confident that I can finish my homework today.

2

The applicant was very confident when answering the manager's questions.

formal

The applicant was very confident when answering the manager's questions.

3

He is so confident that he can win the race easily.

informal

He is so confident that he can win the race easily.

4

Confident students are more likely to ask questions during the lecture.

academic

Confident students are more likely to ask questions during the lecture.

5

We are confident that our new product will be a success in the market.

business

We are confident that our new product will be a success in the market.

語族

名詞
confidence
Verb
confide
副詞
confidently
形容詞
confident
関連
confidant

よく使う組み合わせ

feel confident feel confident
confident about confident about
look confident look confident
confident in confident in
grow confident grow confident

よく使うフレーズ

self-confident

self-confident

overly confident

overly confident

confident smile

confident smile

よく混同される語

confident vs confidant

A 'confidant' is a noun referring to a person you trust with secrets, while 'confident' is an adjective meaning self-assured.

confident vs confidence

Confidence is the noun (the feeling), while confident is the adjective (describing a person).

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使い方のコツ

Use 'confident about' when referring to a specific task or result, and 'confident in' when referring to your trust in a person or a system.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'I have confident' or 'I am confidence.' Remember to use 'confident' as an adjective (I am confident) and 'confidence' as a noun (I have confidence).

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Con-fident' as moving forward 'With Faith' (Con = with, Fid = faith). You have faith in yourself!

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語源

From the Latin 'confidere', which means 'to trust fully'.

文法パターン

confident + that clause confident + about + noun confident + in + person/thing
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, appearing confident is considered a key trait for success in public speaking and leadership.

クイックテスト

She practiced her speech many times, so she feels ___ about the presentation.

正解!

正解は: confident

Emotionsの関連語

delighted

A1

Delighted means being very happy and pleased about something. It is a stronger word than 'happy' and is used to show high levels of satisfaction or joy.

satisfied

A1

Feeling happy or pleased because you have what you want or need. It is used to describe a person who is content with a result or a situation.

glad

A1

Feeling pleasure, joy, or satisfaction about a specific situation or event. It is a common way to express happiness in response to news or a meeting.

excited

A1

To feel very happy, energetic, and eager about something that is going to happen. It describes a positive emotion where you are looking forward to an event or activity.

thrilled

A1

Thrilled describes a feeling of being extremely happy and excited. It is used when something very positive happens that makes you feel a sudden wave of delight.

enthusiastic

A1

To be enthusiastic means showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. It describes a person who is very excited and positive about something they are doing or a topic they like.

hopeful

A1

A person who is hoping or trying to achieve a specific goal, such as getting a job or winning a competition. It is commonly used to describe someone who wants to succeed in politics, sports, or entertainment.

grateful

A1

Feeling or showing thanks to someone for something they have done or given to you. It is used to express appreciation for help, kindness, or a positive situation.

enjoy

A1

The feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you get from an activity or experience. It describes the state of having a good time or liking something very much.

gentle

A1

Describes someone or something that is kind, mild, and calm. It refers to a way of acting that is not rough, violent, or loud.

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