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confidence

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/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ · con-fi-dence

The feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

trustfaithassuranceبھروسہیقیناعتماد

Antonyms

doubtuncertaintyfearشکعدم یقینڈر

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.

Easily Confused With

conviction:Confidence pertains to trust in oneself or others, while conviction relates to firmly held beliefs.

Word Family

confident
adjectiveمطمئن
confidant
nounرازدان

See Also

💡 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.