CONFIDENCES - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a trustful relationship
Example: he took me into his confidence; he betrayed their trust
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a state of confident hopefulness that events will be favorable
Example: public confidence in the economy
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
freedom from doubt
Example: belief in yourself and your abilities; his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular; after that failure he lost his confidence; she spoke with authority
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Noun
a secret that is confided or entrusted to another
Example: everyone trusted him with their confidences; the priest could not reveal her confidences
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Noun
a feeling of trust (in someone or something)
Example: I have confidence in our team; confidence is always borrowed, never owned