self-confident

IPA/ˌselfˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/
KK[sˌɛlfkˈɑnfədənt]IPA/ˌselfˈkɑːn.fə.dənt/

self-confident — 形容詞

1. feeling sure about your own abilities, qualities, or value, so that you can act

1.形容詞B1
釋義

自信的

對自身能力有信心

feeling sure about your own abilities, qualities, or value, so that you can act calmly and steadily even when a situation is difficult or unfamiliar

例句

Ritu felt more self-confident after scoring the highest in her class on the exam.

Ritu 在考試中拿到全班最高分後，變得更有自信。

adjective after 'feel' and 'become' — describing personal growth

The drama programme helped quiet students become self-confident speakers on stage.

戲劇課程幫助原本害羞的學生在台上成為有自信的演講者。

adjective after 'become' — describing a change in character

同義詞
  • confident

    more general; can be used about a specific task or situation, while 'self-confident' refers more to a general character trait

  • self-assured

    very similar in meaning; slightly more formal and often implies experience or maturity

  • assured

    more formal; describes someone who is certain and relaxed, often because of skill or status

  • poised

    emphasises grace and control under pressure rather than inner belief

反義詞
  • shy

    lacks confidence in social situations; more about personality than ability

  • insecure

    doubts one's own worth or abilities; the closest opposite to 'self-confident'

  • unsure

    feels uncertain; can be about a specific situation or more general

用法筆記

Often used with 'feel', 'become', 'look', and 'seem'. The opposite 'overconfident' has a negative meaning, suggesting someone thinks they are better than they really are.

常見錯誤

❌She is self-confident about her cooking.
✅She is confident about her cooking.
💡'Self-confident' describes a person's general character, not a specific skill. Use 'confident' for specific abilities.
❌He was self-confident to give the speech.
✅He was self-confident enough to give the speech.
💡Add 'enough' when connecting a self-confident person to a specific action.