Learning language
Translation language
noun · B1 · very often · UK/US

confidence

confidence

Meaning of confidence

belief in oneself

Learn confidence with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
B1very often

confidence fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
British English/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
American English/ˈkɑnfədəns/
Russian transcription[uˈvʲerʲɪnəstʲ]
confidence
confidence - уверенность
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Personality Traits"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

confidence with Russian translation

confidence usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Его уверенность помогла ему попросить повышение на работе.

His confidence helped him ask for a raise at work.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Формирование уверенности требует маленьких ежедневных успехов и практики.

Building confidence takes small daily successes and practice.

Learn by topic

confidence belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

confidenceуверенность
kindдобрый
smartумный
quietтихий
boringскучный
lazyленивый
angryзлой

confidence synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between confidence / certainty / trust / conviction / self-esteem / poise

🇬🇧English
confidence

General term for belief in oneself or in the truth/reliability of something.

B1Very Often

She spoke with confidence during the interview.

Она говорила с уверенностью во время собеседования.

C
🇬🇧English
certainty

Emphasis on being sure about facts, outcomes or truth rather than personal assurance.

B1Very Often

There was a certainty that the test results were accurate.

Была уверенность в том, что результаты теста точны.

🇬🇧English

Relies on belief in someone's reliability or integrity; often interpersonal or institutional.

B1Very Often

I have complete trust in my teammate's judgment.

У меня полное доверие к суждению моего коллеги.

C
🇬🇧English
conviction

A firm belief or strongly held view, often moral or ideological; can be more about opinion than ability.

B1Often

Her political convictions guide many of her choices.

Её политические убеждения определяют многие её поступки.

S
🇬🇧English
self-esteem

Sense of self‑worth or value; less about specific abilities and more about overall self‑regard.

B1Often

Improving self-esteem can affect how confident someone feels.

Повышение самооценки может повлиять на то, насколько человек чувствует себя уверенно.

P
🇬🇧English
poise

Graceful composure and balanced confidence in behaviour, often visible in posture or manner.

B1Rarely

She handled the interruption with poise.

Она справилась с перебивкой с достоинством и спокойствием.

C
🇬🇧English
composure

Ability to remain calm and collected under pressure; emphasizes emotional control.

B1Often

He kept his composure during the heated debate.

Он сохранил спокойствие во время жарких дебатов.

A
🇬🇧English
assertiveness

The quality of confidently stating one's needs or opinions; emphasizes communication style rather than inner belief.

B1Often

Assertiveness training can help employees speak up more effectively.

Тренинг по напористости может помочь сотрудникам более эффективно высказываться.

B
🇬🇧English
boldness

Willingness to take risks or act daringly; can imply brazenness rather than calm self‑belief.

B1Often

His boldness in business led to both big wins and big losses.

Его смелость в бизнесе приводила к большим как победам, так и поражениям.

S
🇬🇧English
self-reliance

Reliance on one's own abilities and independence; focuses on autonomy rather than mere confidence.

B1Rarely

Self-reliance is important when living alone for the first time.

Способность полагаться на себя важна, когда впервые живёшь один.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for confidence

How to pronounce confidence and what this word means

confidence translation: уверенность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce confidence

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

confidence translation

уверенность

confidence examples

His confidence helped him ask for a raise at work.

confidence transcription

/ˈkɒnfɪdəns/, /ˈkɑnfədəns/

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

confidence meaning: what does it mean?

belief in oneself

confidence pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

confidence is pronounced as /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

confidence definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

His confidence helped him ask for a raise at work. Translation: Его уверенность помогла ему попросить повышение на работе.

Is confidence part of Personality Traits vocabulary?

Yes, confidence (уверенность) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn confidence in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.