Monday, 21 April 2014

Confused and Misused Words - Confident V Confidant : What's the Difference?


Confident (adjective)
  • Confident individuals are usually well-received and respected by their peers.
  • After seeing Sally working diligently on her dance routines for weeks, I’m confident she will do well in the dance competition.

Confidant (noun– a person you trust and share your feelings and secrets with

  • Luke was not only Mr Johnson’s accountant, but also a family friend and close confidant. It’s no surprise Luke knows so much about that family.

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