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confident

con·fi·dent [ kónfidənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. self-assured: certain of having the ability, judgment, and resources needed to succeed

2. convinced: sure about the nature or facts of something
We are confident that the market for our products is expanding.

3. excessively forward: bold and presumptuous in manner

[Late 16th century. Via French< Latin confident-, present participle of confidere (see confide)]

con·fi·dent·ly adverb
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