Definition

The quality of trusting others and sharing personal thoughts or feelings with them.

Example

Her confidingness made her friends feel closer to her.

Conversation

I really appreciate your confidingness when we talk about personal stuff.

Thanks! I feel like it helps us understand each other better.

Yeah, I think that kind of confidingness strengthens our friendship.

Absolutely! It makes it easier to support one another.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Confidingness is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "fidere" (meaning to trust), combined with the suffix "-ness" (indicating a state or quality). The word describes the quality of being trusting or open with others, particularly in sharing personal thoughts or feelings.

Memory Tip

Think of 'trusting together' ('con-' means together and 'fidere' means to trust) to remember that 'confidingness' refers to the quality of being open and trusting.

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