inspiring confidence

Meanings

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   making people feel sure that someone or something is reliable and able to succeed.

   Grammar: Usually the -ing phrase after be or a linking verb, or after a noun: 'The coach is inspiring confidence.'

   Patterns

   • be inspiring confidence
   • something is inspiring confidence in someone
   • inspiring confidence in someone

   The new manager's calm handling of the crisis is inspiring confidence among the staff.

   Her clear explanations and steady voice were inspiring confidence in the whole team.

   The company's open communication is inspiring confidence in its investors.

2. 2phrasefixed phrase

   causing someone to feel more confident about their own abilities.

   Grammar: Often followed by in + person: 'inspiring confidence in young players'.

   Patterns

   • inspiring confidence in someone
   • be inspiring confidence in someone

   A good teacher focuses on inspiring confidence in students who doubt themselves.

   The workshop was aimed at inspiring confidence in first-time speakers.

   His encouragement was inspiring confidence in everyone around him.

Common combinations

inspiring confidence in someone

The mentor's patience was inspiring confidence in the younger players.

be inspiring confidence

The latest sales figures are inspiring confidence across the company.

inspiring confidence among

The mayor's honest answers were inspiring confidence among local residents.

a way of inspiring confidence

Clear rules are a good way of inspiring confidence in new employees.

inspiring confidence rather than fear

Great leaders are inspiring confidence rather than fear.

Synonyms and how they differ

encouraging

Focuses on giving someone hope or support; 'inspiring confidence' stresses belief in someone's ability or reliability.

reassuring

Means making someone feel less worried; it does not always build active confidence.

heartening

Suggests giving fresh hope or courage, often about a situation rather than a person's ability.

Opposites

Word family

confidence-inspiring adjective

Having the quality of making people feel confident.

inspire verb

To make someone feel a particular emotion, especially confidence or enthusiasm.

inspired adjective

Filled with excitement and new ideas, or excellent because of such a feeling.

inspiring adjective

Making you feel enthusiastic or eager to do something.

Commonly confused: inspiring confidence or inspired?

Practice

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