Basic Details
Word: Confident
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling sure about yourself and your abilities.
Synonyms: Self-assured, assured, positive
Antonyms: Insecure, uncertain, doubtful
Idioms and Phrases
- Confident as a catwalk model: Used to describe someone who is very self-assured and poised. Example: "When she walked on stage to present, she was confident as a catwalk model."
- Have confidence in yourself: To believe in your own abilities and decisions. Example: "You should have confidence in yourself; you worked hard for this opportunity!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: He felt confident about his presentation because he had prepared thoroughly.
Example 2: With the support of her friends, she became more confident in trying new activities.
Example 3: The confident student raised his hand to answer the teachers difficult question.
Fun Fact
The word "confident" comes from the Latin "confidere," which means "to have full trust." It shows how confidence is rooted in trust, either in oneself or in others.
Famous Quote
"Confidence is the companion of success." Bessie Coleman
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "confident" mean?
a) Feeling unsure about oneself
b) Feeling sure about oneself
c) Feeling sleepy
d) Feeling bored
Answer: b) Feeling sure about oneself
2. Which of these is a synonym of "confident"?
a) Uncertain
b) Insecure
c) Self-assured
d) Doubtful
Answer: c) Self-assured
3. Which of these is an antonym of "confident"?
a) Bold
b) Positive
c) Insecure
d) Secure
Answer: c) Insecure
4. Which sentence uses "confident" correctly?
a) She was confident that she would succeed in her exam.
b) He felt confident after losing the match.
c) I am confident that it will rain tomorrow.
d) The confident cat is afraid of the vacuum cleaner.
Answer: a) She was confident that she would succeed in her exam.
5. Which idiom means something similar to "confident"?
a) Confident as a catwalk model
b) Cry over spilled milk
c) Walking on air
d) A piece of cake
Answer: a) Confident as a catwalk model
