Word
confidant
Phoneticscon·fi·dant, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɑnfəˌdɑnt/
UK/kˈɒnfɪdˌænt/
Definition
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.
Examples
“She shared her secret with her closest confidant.”
“The CEO met with his most trusted confidant to discuss the company's financial problems before the board meeting.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“Tonight, we are her closest confidants, and Büchner builds the vibe of a teenage sleepover.” “Two extremes are posited: the PA as confidant or, after Keron and Dani fall out, as “the robot that takes you to the toilet”.” Etymology
From French confident.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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