1. A feeling of assurance or self-belief that is supported by valid reasons, evidence, or past performance; confidence that has a reasonable basis
After years of training, the athlete had warranted confidence in their abilities.
Após anos de treinamento, o atleta tinha confiança justificada em suas habilidades.
2. Trust or certainty in a person, plan, or outcome that is based on concrete facts rather than mere optimism
The team's warranted confidence stemmed from their previous successful projects.
A confiança justificada do time surgiu de seus projetos anteriores bem-sucedidos.