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confident answer

[ˈkɑːnfɪdənt ˈænsər]
noun phrasepl: confident answers
resposta confiante
1. A response given with assurance and certainty, without doubt or hesitation
She gave a confident answer during the job interview.
Ela deu uma resposta confiante durante a entrevista de emprego.
2. A reply delivered with self-assurance and conviction in its correctness
The student provided a confident answer to the difficult question.
O aluno ofereceu uma resposta confiante para a pergunta difícil.
Synonyms
assured answercertain answerdefinite answerfirm answerresolute answer
Antonyms
hesitant answeruncertain answerdoubtful answertentative answervague answer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resposta confiante
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resposta confiante
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resposta segura
Alternative phrasing sometimes used
Portugal
resposta confiante
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

speak with confidence
answer with conviction
give a straight answer
answer without flinching
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