B2adjectivepsychologyemotions
US/ˌselfˈkɑːn.fɪ.dənt/
UK/ˌselfˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/
sure of your own abilities and not afraid to show them
In context
She grew into a self-confident young woman after joining the debate club.
A self-confident speaker looks at the audience and speaks clearly.
Good teachers help shy children become more self-confident.
Words that go with self-confident
adjective + noun
- self-confident personHe is a very self-confident person.
- self-confident mannerShe answered in a calm, self-confident manner.
verb + adjective
- feel self-confidentI feel self-confident when I have prepared well.
- become self-confidentHe slowly became self-confident at work.
adverb + adjective
- more self-confidentSpeaking in class every day made her more self-confident.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is self-confident to speak English.Correct: He is confident about speaking English.