confidence
intermediateB1/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ · con-fi-dence
The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.
Meanings
The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.
یہ احساس یا یقین ہے کہ کوئی شخص یا چیز پر بھروسا کیا جا سکتا ہے؛ مضبوط بھروسہ۔
اعتماد
aitimaad
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- self-confidence
- absolute confidence
- confidence in skills
Example Sentences
She approached the job interview with confidence.
اس نے ملازمت کے انٹرویو میں اعتماد کے ساتھ حصہ لیا۔
Us ne mulazmat ke interview mein aitimaad ke saath hissa liya.
Building confidence takes time and practice.
اعتماد بنانا وقت اور مشق لیتا ہے۔
Aitimaad banana waqt aur mashq leta hai.
He showed great confidence while speaking in public.
اس نے عوام کے سامنے بولتے ہوئے بڑا اعتماد دیکھا۔
Us ne awaam ke samne bolte hue bara aitimaad dekha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'con' as circles of support and 'fidence' as your inner strength.
Imagine standing confidently on a stage, ready to speak.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود پر بھروسہ کرنا سکھاتا ہے یہ جہاں، نگاہ ہو بلند تو ہر مانع ہو جائے دھیما۔
Khud par bharosa karna sikhta hai ye jahan, Nigaah ho buland to har maani ho jaye dheema.
This world teaches to trust oneself, When the eyes are high, every obstacle becomes faint.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
اپنے آپ پر اعتماد کریں。
Apne aap par aitimaad karein.
Trust in yourself.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "confidentia" — trust, faith
First known use: 14th century
The word 'confidence' has its roots in the Latin 'confidentia', which means 'trust or faith.' It has evolved over the centuries to signify a level of self-assurance or trust in someone or something.