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'''Confidence''' is the faith and/or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way.<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confidence Confidence], Merriam-Webster dictionary</ref> In addition, it can also involved confidence in one's abilities (See: [[Self-efficacy]]).<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confidence Confidence], Merriam-Webster dictionary</ref> The word confidence comes from the Latin word fidere which means "to trust". | '''Confidence''' is the faith and/or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way.<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confidence Confidence], Merriam-Webster dictionary</ref> In addition, it can also involved confidence in one's abilities (See: [[Self-efficacy]]).<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confidence Confidence], Merriam-Webster dictionary</ref> The word confidence comes from the Latin word fidere which means "to trust". | ||
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Revision as of 20:38, February 13, 2024
Confidence is the faith and/or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way.[1] In addition, it can also involved confidence in one's abilities (See: Self-efficacy).[2] The word confidence comes from the Latin word fidere which means "to trust".
Overconfidence, which is excessive confidence often to a high degree, is called hubris.
References
- ↑ Confidence, Merriam-Webster dictionary
- ↑ Confidence, Merriam-Webster dictionary