confiding

[ kuhn-fahy-ding ]

adjective

1. trustful; credulous or unsuspicious:

   a confiding nature.

confiding

/ kənˈfaɪdɪŋ /

adjective

1. unsuspicious; trustful

Derived Forms

• conˈfidingness, noun
• conˈfidingly, adverb

Other Words From

• con·fiding·ly adverb
• con·fiding·ness noun
• noncon·fiding adjective
• uncon·fiding adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of confiding¹

First recorded in 1635–45; confide + -ing ²

Example Sentences

It’s confiding in a friend because you think they’ll support you.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the best part of a couple of years ago, and a senior government figure was confiding in me about listening in on a call between the then prime minister and President Biden.

From BBC

Advocates of the law point out that preventing transgender children from confiding in sympathetic teachers puts them in danger and violates their right to privacy, especially if their parents do not understand the history and science behind transgender identities.

From Salon

She wore a blazing orange sweater over a bright green shirt and her affect was by turns giddy, introspective, confiding, resolute.

From New York Times

Rohan Wadke, a visitor to Buckingham Palace, applauded Charles for confiding in the public about his health issues.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• affectionate
• ardent
• conscientious
• dependable
• devoted
• dutiful
• hard-core
• honest
• honorable
• loving
• obedient
• patriotic
• resolute
• scrupulous
• sincere
• staunch
• steadfast
• true
• trustworthy
• trusty