English Reference
Noun

confidant

n.
C1 Advanced US /ˈkɑnfəˌdɑnt/ UK /kˈɒnfɪdˌænt/ con·fi·dant UK spelling confidant's, confidant's

n.a person you trust completely and share your private thoughts with. You usually choose this person because you know they will keep your secrets.

n.a person to whom one's private secrets or thoughts are confided. Often implies a relationship of mutual trust and discretion.


SIMPLE

She shared her secret with her closest confidant.

CONTEXTUAL

The CEO met with his most trusted confidant to discuss the company's financial problems before the board meeting.

COMPLEX

In a world where information is currency, having a true confidant is rare; most people fear that even their most intimate revelations might eventually be used against them.

Tonight, we are her closest confidants, and Büchner builds the vibe of a teenage sleepover.

The Guardian· 22 Aug 2026

Two extremes are posited: the PA as confidant or, after Keron and Dani fall out, as “the robot that takes you to the toilet”.

The Guardian· 12 Aug 2026

From French confident.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin French confident
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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