self-confident
nounHow many syllables in self-confident?
There are 4 syllables in the word self-confident.How to pronounce self-confident:
Definition of self-confident:
- self-confident (noun):
- confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities
Synonyms for self-confident:
assured
confident
fearless
hopeful
optimistic
poised
proud
secure
self-assured
self-reliant
sure of yourself
Antonyms for self-confident:
abashed
acquiescent
apprehensive
ashamed
aw-shucks
backward
bashful
chary
compliant
constrained
cowering
coy
cringing
deferential
demure
diffident
discreet
docile
down-to-earth
effacing
embarrassed
fearful
forbearing
gentle
hesitant
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