CONFIDENCE Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word confidence. (close relations)
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| assurance | nounn | |||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something • a statement intended to inspire confidence • a British term for some kinds of insurance | ||||||
| self-assurance | nounn | |||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities | ||||||
| self-confidence | nounn | |||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities | ||||||
| aplomb | nounn | |||||
noun • great coolness and composure under strain | ||||||
| audacity | nounn | |||||
noun • fearless daring • aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery | ||||||
| boldness | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger • impudent aggressiveness • the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly | ||||||
| bravery | nounn | |||||
noun • a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear • feeling no fear | ||||||
| composure | nounn | |||||
noun • steadiness of mind under stress | ||||||
| courage | nounn | |||||
noun • a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear | ||||||
| fearlessness | nounn | |||||
noun • feeling no fear • the trait of feeling no fear | ||||||
| firmness | nounn | |||||
noun • the muscle tone of healthy tissue • the trait of being resolute • the property of being unyielding to the touch • the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place | ||||||
| intrepidity | nounn | |||||
noun • resolute courageousness | ||||||
| nerve | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body • the courage to carry on • impudent aggressiveness verb • get ready for something difficult or unpleasant | ||||||
| pluck | verbv | |||||
noun • the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury • the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord verb • pull or pull out sharply • sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity • rip off; ask an unreasonable price • pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion • strip of feathers • look for and gather | ||||||
| poise | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second • a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium • great coolness and composure under strain verb • be motionless, in suspension • prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult • cause to be balanced or suspended • hold or carry in equilibrium | ||||||
| self-possession | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||
| authority | nounn | |||||
noun • the power or right to give orders or make decisions • (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others • an expert whose views are taken as definitive • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • an administrative unit of government • official permission or approval • an authoritative written work | ||||||
| sureness | nounn | |||||
noun • freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities • the quality of being steady and unfailing | ||||||
| trust | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary) • certainty based on past experience • the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others • a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service • complete confidence in a person or plan etc • a trustful relationship verb • have confidence or faith in • allow without fear • be confident about something • expect and wish • confer a trust upon • (chiefly archaic) extend credit to | ||||||
