confidence
/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/noun
उच्चारण कॉन्फ़िडन्स
विश्वास, भरोसा
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[U] ~ (in sb/sth)
the feeling that you can trust, believe in and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of somebody or something
विश्वास, भरोसा
- The public has lost confidence in the police.
- I have every confidence in you.
- Voters have little confidence in the promises of the party.
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- I have complete confidence in our doctor.
- The new rules have restored public confidence in the bank.
Synonyms trust faith belief reliance conviction
Opposite distrust mistrust doubt scepticism
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[U]
a belief in your own ability to do things and be successful
आत्मविश्वास
- She answered the interview questions with confidence.
- He lacks confidence.
- She walked on to the stage with great confidence.
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- Practising mock tests gave him the confidence to attempt every question.
- Don't lose confidence just because of one bad result.
Synonyms self-confidence self-assurance poise self-belief aplomb
Opposite diffidence timidity insecurity nervousness
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[U]
a feeling of trust that somebody will keep information private
गोपनीयता, विश्वास
- She told me in confidence.
- I am telling you this in strict confidence.
- He shared the secret in confidence.
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- The counsellor never breaks a student's confidence.
- I told you that in confidence, so please don't repeat it.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
confidence in + noun
Use 'in' for trust placed in a person, system or plan.
किसी व्यक्ति, व्यवस्था या योजना पर भरोसे के लिए 'in' लगता है।
- Students have great confidence in their teacher.
- The public lost confidence in the bank.
confidence + to-infinitive / that-clause
The abstract noun can take 'to' + verb, or a that-clause for certainty.
यह abstract noun के बाद to + verb या निश्चितता के लिए that-clause ले सकता है।
- She has the confidence to speak before a crowd.
- I have every confidence that you will pass.
with / in confidence
'With confidence' means in a self-assured way. 'In confidence' means privately and secretly.
'With confidence' का अर्थ आत्मविश्वास से है और 'in confidence' का अर्थ गोपनीय रूप से है।
- Radhika answered with confidence.
- I am telling you this in confidence.
confidence (uncountable) / confidences
Confidence is normally uncountable. In the plural, 'confidences' means secrets shared with someone.
Confidence सामान्यतः uncountable है। बहुवचन में 'confidences' का अर्थ किसी को बताए गए रहस्य है।
- Friends exchanged confidences late into the night.
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adjective + confidence
greatgrowingfullfalseover
- Overconfidence caused him to skip revision.
verb + confidence
gainlosebuildrestoreshake
- Regular tests helped her build confidence.
confidence + noun
tricklevelvoteintervalbooster
- The government survived the confidence vote.
'Confidence vote' विश्वासमत है।
in / with + confidence
inwithhavelack
- Candidates should answer with confidence.
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- Her confidence grew after the first mock test.
पहले mock test के बाद उसका आत्मविश्वास बढ़ गया।
- The coach has full confidence in the young bowler.
प्रशिक्षक को युवा गेंदबाज़ पर पूरा विश्वास है।
- Please keep this matter in confidence.
कृपया इस बात को गोपनीय रखें।
- The opposition moved a motion of no confidence.
विपक्ष ने अविश्वास प्रस्ताव पेश किया।
- He lost confidence after failing twice.
दो बार असफल होने के बाद उसका आत्मविश्वास टूट गया।
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✗ I have confidence on you.
✓ I have confidence in you.
Confidence is followed by 'in'.
Confidence के बाद 'in' आता है।
✗ She is full of confident.
✓ She is full of confidence.
After 'of' a noun is needed; confident is an adjective.
'Of' के बाद noun चाहिए; confident विशेषण है।
✗ He told me in a confidence.
✓ He told me in confidence.
In this fixed phrase there is no article.
इस निश्चित phrase में article नहीं आता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns concern belief, but their objects differ.
ये संज्ञाएँ विश्वास से जुड़ी हैं, पर इनके विषय भिन्न हैं।
Belief in yourself or trust in someone or something.
स्वयं पर विश्वास या किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु पर भरोसा।
- She spoke with confidence.
Firm belief in a person's honesty or reliability.
किसी की ईमानदारी या विश्वसनीयता पर दृढ़ विश्वास।
- I trust my brother completely.
Strong belief, often without proof, especially in religion or in people.
प्रायः बिना प्रमाण के दृढ़ विश्वास, विशेषकर धर्म या लोगों में।
- He has faith in God.
¶Idioms 2
in confidence
as a secret
गुप्त रूप से, विश्वास में
- I am telling you this in confidence.
vote of confidence/no confidence
a formal vote to show support or lack of support for a government or a leader
विश्वास/अविश्वास मत
- The government won the vote of confidence.
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
trust faith belief reliance conviction self-confidence self-assurance poise self-belief aplomb secrecy privacy
Antonyms
distrust mistrust doubt scepticism diffidence timidity insecurity nervousness
AaSpelling
con·fi·dence
?Which word?
Keep the family apart: confident (sure of yourself), confidential (secret), confidant (a person you tell secrets to).
परिवार को अलग रखिए: confident (आत्मविश्वासी), confidential (गोपनीय), confidant (जिसे राज़ बताएँ)।
§Grammar and usage
Confidence in sb or sth.
'Confidence in sb/sth' का अर्थ है किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ पर भरोसा होना; यहाँ preposition in आता है, जैसे 'I have confidence in my teacher'।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
A no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha needs the support of at least fifty members to be admitted; if passed, the government must resign.
लोकसभा में अविश्वास प्रस्ताव स्वीकार होने के लिए कम से कम पचास सदस्यों का समर्थन चाहिए; पारित होने पर सरकार को इस्तीफ़ा देना पड़ता है।