Main Entry: 1con·fi·dence Pronunciation: 'kän-f&-d&n(t)s, -"den(t)s Function: noun 1 a : a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances b : faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way 2 : the quality or state of being certain : CERTITUDE 3 a : a relation of trust or intimacy b : reliance on another's discretion c : support especially in a legislative body 4 : a communication made in confidence : SECRET
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Date: 2005-06-07 02:26 pm (UTC)Main Entry: 1con·fi·dence
Pronunciation: 'kän-f&-d&n(t)s, -"den(t)s
Function: noun
1 a : a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances b : faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way
2 : the quality or state of being certain : CERTITUDE
3 a : a relation of trust or intimacy b : reliance on another's discretion c : support especially in a legislative body
4 : a communication made in confidence : SECRET