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Definition of confiding

confiding

/kənˈfaɪ.dɪŋ/
con · fid · ing
Adverb:confidingly
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1

Willing to tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others; showing trust and openness.

Example

"She had a warm, confiding nature that made even strangers feel comfortable sharing their thoughts."

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• Rhymes for confiding

• Nearby Words

confidentially
confidentialness
confidently
confiding
confidingly
config
configurable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb confide, borrowed from Latin confidere ('to trust fully'), from com- (intensive prefix) and fidere ('to trust').

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