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confidently

confidently

36 2.9
In a way that shows a person is sure and not afraid
  • adverb
  • /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/
translation icon : con confianza
  • He walked into the room confidently, ready to tackle the challenges ahead.
  • speak confidently
  • say confidently
  • assert confidently

I can say pretty confidently, no, you can't.

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Examples

  • "You'll do fine," he told her confidently on one of their walks along the Danube.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • You said go confidently in the direction of your dreams.

  • I said it confidently and I was right.

  • And now I can confidently move forward with that lead source.

  • Yes, I very confidently expect very, very good times ahead.

  • The one thing that I can confidently say right now is I struggle with being present.

  • Reaching for his coat and cap, he said confidently, "I know this neighborhood better than anyone."

    Fiction book (1991)
  • But I can very confidently tell you that Vicki and I will never ever be like that.

  • King Charles's picture was on all the front pages, looking confidently into the future.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • After celebrating sixty-five years of existence, Israel can confidently expect to overcome the challenges ahead.

    Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

surely
vsconfidently
1.0

Without any doubt

shows self-assurance more generally rather than firm certainty
positively
vsconfidently
97 2.6

In a way that shows approval or support

focuses on self-assurance alone without added approval tone
boldly
vsconfidently
54 3.3

Act in a confident, brave way without fear or hesitation

is about confidence without emphasizing bravery or risk taking
assuredly
vsconfidently
19 4.7

Without any doubt and with confidence

is broader, meaning general self-assurance rather than strict certainty
unabashedly
vsconfidently
11 7.5

Without shame or embarrassment

is confidence focused, not specifically freedom from embarrassment
with conviction
vsconfidently
7 4.6

In a way that shows strong belief and confidence

expresses assuredness broadly, not only strong personal belief
assertively
vsconfidently
2 5.1

In a confident, firm way that makes your opinions and needs clear

means confident expression but without the forceful or pushy tone
breezily
vsconfidently
1 4.9

In a casual, confident way that shows no worry

is general self-assurance but not necessarily light or carefree in tone
securely
vsconfidently
1 3.7

In a confident and calm way

covers confident feeling but not specifically carefree ease
unhesitantly
vsconfidently
5.8

Without pause or doubt

includes confidence but allows for brief pause or thought

Antonyms

11 4.0

Act or speak in a way that shows you are not sure

How Confident

assuredly
19 4.7
boldly
54 3.3
confidently
36 2.9
tentatively
30 5.1
hesitantly
14 3.2

Surface Forms

confidently positive

Morphology

confidently = confident (transparent) = confident + ly

The adverb is a straightforward derivation from the adjective 'confident' with the productive English adverbial suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

The word confidently comes from the parts con- 'with' and fid 'trust', the same idea you find in confide and the simple word trust. So, to act confidently is to do something 'with trust' in yourself.