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confidential

/ˌkɑːn.fəˈdɛn.ʃəl/
con · fi · den · tial
Adverb:confidentially
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confidential Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Intended to be kept secret or private and not shared with unauthorized individuals.

Example

"All patient medical records are strictly confidential and cannot be released without written consent."

2

Entrusted with private, sensitive, or secret affairs and information (especially of an assistant, secretary, or advisor).

Example

"As the director's confidential secretary, she handled all correspondence regarding the upcoming corporate merger."

3

Indicative of intimacy, mutual trust, or a desire to impart secrets (especially of a tone of voice or manner).

Example

"He leaned across the table and lowered his voice to a confidential whisper."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'confidential' (intended to be kept secret) with 'confident' (feeling sure of oneself or certain about an outcome).

• Rhymes for confidential

• Nearby Words

confide
confidence
confident
confidential
confidentiality
confidentially
confidentialness

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, formed from the noun 'confidence' (from Latin 'confidentia', from 'confidere', meaning 'to have full trust') combined with the suffix '-ial'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Confidential. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/confidential
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