Words for Confidence
Speak with authority without raising your voice.
Confidence in language is mostly precision. These words let you state a position, hold a boundary or push back clearly, firm rather than loud.
21 words
assertive
adjective
Aggressively self-assured.
“an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue”
composed
adjective
Serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress.
“the performer seemed completely composed as she stepped onto the stage”
decisive
adjective
Determining or having the power to determine an outcome.
“cast the decisive vote”
conviction
noun
An unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence.
capable
adjective
(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability.
“capable of winning”
resolute
adjective
Firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination.
“stood resolute against the enemy”
articulate
verb
Provide with a joint.
“the carpenter jointed two pieces of wood”
credible
adjective
Capable of being believed.
“completely credible testimony”
deliberate
verb
Think about carefully; weigh.
“They considered the possibility of a strike”
forthright
adverb
Directly and without evasion; not roundabout.
“to face a problem squarely”
measured
adjective
Having notes of fixed rhythmic value.
confident
adjective
Having or marked by confidence or assurance.
“a confident speaker”
competent
adjective
Properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient.
“a competent typist”
proficient
adjective
Of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill.
“his technical innovation was his brushwork”
direct
verb
Command with authority.
“He directed the children to do their homework”
secure
verb
Get by special effort.
“He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed”
determined
adjective
Having been learned or found or determined especially by investigation.
purposeful
adjective
Serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal.
steady
adjective
Not subject to change or variation especially in behavior.
“a steady beat”
bold
adjective
Fearless and daring.
“bold settlers on some foreign shore”
frank
noun
A member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century.