SELF-CONFIDENT Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

self-confident

adjective

Definition of self-confident

as in confident

having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities only a self-confident person can win the trust of the people and serve as an effective leader

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Recent Examples of self-confident That you would be invited to the in-house training program in 2008 was a matter of course, after your fittingly self-confident application. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 Bouncing back against the strictly masculine norms of his hometown, Bobby comes off as the most emotionally intelligent and self-confident member of King of the Hill’s cast. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2026 There’s no shortage of people who work in TV news who are extremely self-confident. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 First, Gibson is a self-confident if nerdy music therapist — and a wannabe pop composer — as George. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 May 2026 Ireland gained swagger and became a self-confident place that could show the world. — Llewellyn King, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026 Research shows that only children tend to be self-confident, well-organized, and ambitious. — Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026 But beyond the timeless hits, the strong-willed and self-confident Arcángel has become an avid supporter of next-gen stars including Bad Bunny, Young Miko, Feid, Grupo Frontera, Maria Becerra and Carrión. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026 Brown, intensely studious and both self-confident and self-critical, no longer looks like someone who is thinking through four different possibilities, trying to fit into the scheme, before acting on the field. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confident

confident

Adjective

Helping someone become confident about protecting herself online can be equally valuable, particularly as more everyday tasks move online and onto apps.

— Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
The 6-foot-5, 242-pounder has learned the roles and responsibilities at defensive end, middle linebacker, weak side linebacker and strong side linebacker, and the Falcons are confident in his ability to play each at a high level.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026