confidant

[ kon-fi-dant, -dahnt, -duhnt, kon-fi-dant, -dahnt ]

noun

1. a close friend or associate to whom secrets are confided or with whom private matters and problems are discussed.

confidant

/ ˌkɒnfɪˈdænt; ˈkɒnfɪˌdænt /

noun

1. a person, esp a man, to whom private matters are confided

Word History and Origins

Origin of confidant¹

1705–15; < French confident < Italian confidente, noun use of adj.; confident

Word History and Origins

Origin of confidant¹

C17: from French confident, from Italian confidente , n use of adj: trustworthy, from Latin confīdens confident

Example Sentences

He returned to Huizar’s office after college, eventually rising to the position of special assistant, serving as his driver, his confidant and his emissary to lobbyists, consultants and others.

From Los Angeles Times

In a separate statement, she called Payne her confidant and her rock, then again took aim at Cowell for his alleged “failure to prioritize the emotional and physical welfare” of artists and focusing on “profits rather than the people.”

From Los Angeles Times

A confidant to her gay friends since high school, Martin started Granbury for All, an LGBTQ+ support group that has about 300 members.

From Los Angeles Times

Lindstrom added: “He was a mentor, a sounding board, a trusted confidant, and even a father-figure...he was one of the funniest people you could hope to spend time with over a bottle of good wine and a great meal.”

From Los Angeles Times

But after teaming up with Ruto, Gachagua went from being Kenyatta's “confidant” to one of his harshest critics.

From BBC

Related Words

• acquaintance
• adviser
• companion
• crony