— self-confident , adj. — self-confidently , adv.
/self'kon"fi deuhns, self"-/ , n.
1. realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc.
2. excessive or inflated confidence in one's own judgment, ability, etc.
[ 1630-40 ]
Syn. 1. assurance, self-possession, self-respect, poise. 2. conceit, self-esteem.