confident UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/ adjective3 •having no doubt that something is true or will turn out wellI'm pretty confident that she's not lying, she's acting normally.He was confident of success. •Self-assured, self-reliant, sure of oneself. •(no longer used) Forward, impudent.I was rated as the most confident ruffian, for daring to approach her room at that hour of night. — 1775 formsconfidents · more confident · most confident