confidence
/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ · /ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #1837 in the learning path
自信；信心
Definitions
n. Belief in your abilities or in a successful outcome.
自信；信心
n. Trust that someone or something is reliable.
信任；信赖
Example
Practising with friends gave me confidence before the interview.
和朋友一起练习让我在面试前有了信心。
Supportive feedback can build students' confidence and encourage them to participate more actively in classroom discussions.
鼓励性的反馈可以增强学生的自信，促使他们更积极地参与课堂讨论。
Collocations
- build confidence
- confidence in someone
- lack confidence
- in confidence
Word family
- confident (adj.)
- confidently (adv.)
- self-confidence (n.)
Synonyms
- self-assurance
- trust
Antonyms
- doubt
- insecurity
Usage tip
对某人或某事有信心用confidence in。
FAQ
- What does confidence mean?
- Belief in your abilities or in a successful outcome. Trust that someone or something is reliable.
- How is confidence pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/, US /ˈkɑːnfɪdəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
