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showing confidence

[ˈʃoʊɪŋ ˈkɑnfɪdəns]
verb phrase
demonstrando confiança
1. displaying or exhibiting a feeling of self-assurance and belief in one's abilities
She was showing confidence during her job interview.
Ela estava demonstrando confiança durante sua entrevista de emprego.
2. expressing certainty or trust in a person, idea, or outcome
The coach is showing confidence in his team's ability to win.
O treinador está demonstrando confiança na capacidade de seu time vencer.
NYC Slang
keepin' it cool / flexin' with confidence
Synonyms
displaying assuranceexhibiting self-assuranceexpressing certaintydemonstrating beliefshowing poise
Antonyms
showing doubtdisplaying uncertaintyexpressing hesitationshowing insecurity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrando confiança
most common usage
São Paulo
mostrando confiança
alternative, slightly more informal
Rio de Janeiro
mostrando segurança
regional variation emphasizing security/safety
Portugal
demonstrando confiança
preferred European Portuguese form

Related Idioms & Phrases

wearing your confidence on your sleeve
walking with your head held high
putting on a brave face
standing tall
exuding confidence
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