confidences: meaning and definitions

A belief or conviction that an outcome will be favorable: I have every confidence that we can find a solution. Belief in the certainty of something: The engineers determined with confidence that the ship could withstand heavy seas.

Belief in the effectiveness of one's own abilities or in one's favorable acceptance by others; self-confidence.

Trust or faith in a person or thing: We are placing our confidence in you to get the job done. See Synonyms at trust.

A trusting relationship: I took them into my confidence.

That which is confided; a secret: A friend does not betray confidences. A feeling of assurance that a confidant will keep a secret: I am telling you this in strict confidence.