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confidently

/ˈkɑːn.fɪ.dənt.li/
con · fi · dent · ly
Adjective:confident
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• adverb

1

In a self-assured manner that shows belief in one's own abilities or qualities; without hesitation or self-doubt.

Example

"She walked confidently onto the stage and delivered her keynote address without looking at her notes."

2

With firm certainty or conviction that something is true or will happen as expected.

Example

"Economists cannot confidently predict how the market will react to the new trade regulations next quarter."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'confidently' (in a self-assured or certain manner) with 'confidentially' (in secret or in strict confidence).

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• Nearby Words

confidentiality
confidentially
confidentialness
confidently
confiding
confidingly
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'confident' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'confident' derives from the Latin verb 'confidere', meaning 'to have full trust or reliance', from 'con-' (intensive prefix) and 'fidere' (to trust).

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