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earned confidence

[/ˈɜːrnd ˈkɒnfɪdəns/]
noun phrase
confiança conquistada
1. trust or belief in someone's abilities that has been built through demonstrated competence, reliability, and consistent positive actions over time
The team's earned confidence in their new manager grew after several successful projects.
A confiança conquistada pela equipe no novo gerente cresceu após vários projetos bem-sucedidos.
2. credibility obtained through proven track record rather than granted automatically or by position
She has earned confidence through years of dedication and honest work.
Ela conquistou confiança através de anos de dedicação e trabalho honesto.
NYC Slang
street cred (credibility earned through demonstrated ability)
Synonyms
built confidenceestablished trustcredibilityproven reliabilitydemonstrated competence
Antonyms
blind trustunearned confidencemisplaced trustassumed credibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confiança conquistada
most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
confiança construída
alternative phrasing emphasizing the building process
Portugal
confiança ganha
common European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

gain someone's trust
prove oneself
build credibility
earn one's stripes
prove one's worth
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