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CONFIDENCE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word confidence. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word confidence. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for CONFIDENCE

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assurance
nounn
noun

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

• a statement intended to inspire confidence

• a British term for some kinds of insurance

self-assurance
nounn
noun

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

self-confidence
nounn
noun

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

aplomb
nounn
noun

• great coolness and composure under strain

audacity
nounn
noun

• fearless daring

• aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery

boldness
nounn
noun

• the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

• impudent aggressiveness

• the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly

bravery
nounn
noun

• a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

• feeling no fear

composure
nounn
noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

courage
nounn
noun

• a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

fearlessness
nounn
noun

• feeling no fear

• the trait of feeling no fear

firmness
nounn
noun

• the muscle tone of healthy tissue

• the trait of being resolute

• the property of being unyielding to the touch

• the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place

intrepidity
nounn
noun

• resolute courageousness

nerve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

• the courage to carry on

• impudent aggressiveness

verb

• get ready for something difficult or unpleasant

pluck
verbv
noun

• the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

• the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

verb

• pull or pull out sharply

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

• strip of feathers

• look for and gather

poise
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second

• a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

• great coolness and composure under strain

verb

• be motionless, in suspension

• prepare (oneself), often but not necessarily for something unpleasant or difficult

• cause to be balanced or suspended

• hold or carry in equilibrium

self-possession
nounn
noun

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

authority
nounn
noun

• the power or right to give orders or make decisions

• (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others

• an expert whose views are taken as definitive

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• an administrative unit of government

• official permission or approval

• an authoritative written work

sureness
nounn
noun

• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

• the quality of being steady and unfailing

trust
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

• certainty based on past experience

• the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others

• a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service

• complete confidence in a person or plan etc

• a trustful relationship

verb

• have confidence or faith in

• allow without fear

• be confident about something

• expect and wish

• confer a trust upon

• (chiefly archaic) extend credit to

Best Hypernyms For CONFIDENCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for confidence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
certainty friendship hopefulness secret security
Phrases (1)
friendly relationship

Alternatives for ASSURANCE

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