1. A feeling of assurance or self-belief that is not justified by actual ability, evidence, or circumstances; unfounded or misplaced confidence
His false confidence in his abilities led him to fail the exam miserably.
Sua falsa confiança em suas habilidades o levou a falhar miseravelmente no exame.
2. Trust or reliance placed in someone or something that proves to be unworthy or unreliable
The investors' false confidence in the startup resulted in significant financial losses.
A falsa confiança dos investidores na startup resultou em perdas financeiras significativas.