SELF-CONFIDENT Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

self-confident

adjective

as in confident

having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities only a self-confident person can win the trust of the people and serve as an effective leader

Synonyms & Similar Words

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confident
optimistic
assured
self-assured
hopeful
secure
proud
smug
self-asserting
poised
composed
egotistical
serene
conceited
unperturbed
coolheaded
self-possessed
upbeat
egoistical
unshaken
collected
complacent
tranquil
self-centered
egotistic
egoistic
cool
prideful
rosy
unflappable
pompous
important
vainglorious
sanguine
recollected
imperturbable
unshakable
self-satisfied
self-reliant
self-complacent
self-important
self-sufficient
vain
self-contented
disciplined
self-conceited
nerveless
unself-conscious
overweening
stuck-up
self-promoting
self-affected
self-pleased
self-controlled
self-applauding
self-composed
self-contained
self-collected
self-poised

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

insecure
timid
diffident
meek
unassertive
humble
modest
nervous
unassuming
unpretentious
self-doubting
jittery
jumpy
bashful
shy
quiet
self-distrustful
demure
mousy
reserved
mousey
overmodest
self-critical
self-reproachful
self-reproving

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