Difference between revisions of "Confidence"
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1. The mental [[attitude]] of [[trust]]ing in or relying on a [[person]] or [[thing]]; firm trust, reliance, [[faith]]. Const. in (to, on, upon). | *1. The mental [[attitude]] of [[trust]]ing in or relying on a [[person]] or [[thing]]; firm trust, reliance, [[faith]]. Const. in (to, on, upon). | ||
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*2. a. The feeling sure or certain of a [[fact]] or issue; [[assurance]], certitude; assured expectation. | *2. a. The feeling sure or certain of a [[fact]] or issue; [[assurance]], certitude; assured expectation. | ||
:b. Const. to do. Obs. | :b. Const. to do. Obs. | ||
:c. in, on, upon confidence (of, that, to do). | :c. in, on, upon confidence (of, that, to do). | ||
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*3. a. [[Assurance]], boldness, fearlessness, arising from reliance (on oneself, on circumstances, on [[divine]] support, etc.). | *3. a. [[Assurance]], boldness, fearlessness, arising from reliance (on oneself, on circumstances, on [[divine]] support, etc.). | ||
:b. Const. to have c. to do (anything). | :b. Const. to have c. to do (anything). | ||
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*4. a. In a bad sense: Assurance based on insufficient or improper grounds; excess of assurance, overboldness, hardihood, presumption, impudence. | *4. a. In a bad sense: Assurance based on insufficient or improper grounds; excess of assurance, overboldness, hardihood, presumption, impudence. | ||
:b. As an appellation: = Confident one. | :b. As an appellation: = Confident one. | ||
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*5. An object or ground of [[trust]]; ‘that which gives confidence, boldness, or security’ (J.). | *5. An object or ground of [[trust]]; ‘that which gives confidence, boldness, or security’ (J.). | ||
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*6. The confiding of [[private]] or secret matters to another; the relation of [[intimacy]] or [[trust]] between persons so confiding; confidential intimacy. | *6. The confiding of [[private]] or secret matters to another; the relation of [[intimacy]] or [[trust]] between persons so confiding; confidential intimacy. | ||
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*7. A confidential [[communication]]. | *7. A confidential [[communication]]. | ||
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*8. Trustworthiness, as a [[personal]] [[quality]]. a person of confidence: one entrusted with matters of importance or secrecy, a confidential agent. | *8. Trustworthiness, as a [[personal]] [[quality]]. a person of confidence: one entrusted with matters of importance or secrecy, a confidential agent. | ||
| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | '''Confidence''' is generally described as a [[state]] of [[being]] certain either that a [[hypothesis]] or [[prediction]] is correct or that a chosen [[course]] of [[action]] is the best or most effective. Self-confidence is having confidence in oneself. Arrogance or hubris in this comparison, is having unmerited confidence—believing something or someone is capable or correct when they are not. Overconfidence or presumptuousness is excessive [[belief]] in someone (or something) succeeding, without any regard for failure. [[Science|Scientifically]], a situation can only be judged after the aim has been achieved or not. Confidence can be a self-fulfilling [[prophecy]] as those without it may fail or not try because they lack it and those with it may succeed because they have it rather than because of an innate [[ability]]. | ||
| + | [[Category: Psychology]] | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] | ||
Revision as of 22:40, 5 February 2011
Origins
ad. Latin confdentia, n. of quality or state f. confdent-em: Cf. F. confidence (14th c. in Oresme), but some of the senses are not found in F. (where they are expressed by confiance).
Definitions
- 1. The mental attitude of trusting in or relying on a person or thing; firm trust, reliance, faith. Const. in (to, on, upon).
- 2. a. The feeling sure or certain of a fact or issue; assurance, certitude; assured expectation.
- b. Const. to do. Obs.
- c. in, on, upon confidence (of, that, to do).
- 3. a. Assurance, boldness, fearlessness, arising from reliance (on oneself, on circumstances, on divine support, etc.).
- b. Const. to have c. to do (anything).
- 4. a. In a bad sense: Assurance based on insufficient or improper grounds; excess of assurance, overboldness, hardihood, presumption, impudence.
- b. As an appellation: = Confident one.
- 5. An object or ground of trust; ‘that which gives confidence, boldness, or security’ (J.).
- 6. The confiding of private or secret matters to another; the relation of intimacy or trust between persons so confiding; confidential intimacy.
- 7. A confidential communication.
- 8. Trustworthiness, as a personal quality. a person of confidence: one entrusted with matters of importance or secrecy, a confidential agent.
Description
Confidence is generally described as a state of being certain either that a hypothesis or prediction is correct or that a chosen course of action is the best or most effective. Self-confidence is having confidence in oneself. Arrogance or hubris in this comparison, is having unmerited confidence—believing something or someone is capable or correct when they are not. Overconfidence or presumptuousness is excessive belief in someone (or something) succeeding, without any regard for failure. Scientifically, a situation can only be judged after the aim has been achieved or not. Confidence can be a self-fulfilling prophecy as those without it may fail or not try because they lack it and those with it may succeed because they have it rather than because of an innate ability.
