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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).
*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).
*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).
*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.
*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.).
*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.
*7. A confidential [[communication]].
*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.
*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]]
