noun

die Zuversicht, null

confidence

Ein festes Gefühl, dass in der Zukunft etwas Gutes passieren wird und alles gut ausgeht.

Definition & meaning

Zuversicht means confidence or optimism about what lies ahead: a positive expectation that things will turn out well, or that a difficult situation can be managed. It often suggests a calm, steady confidence rather than simple excitement.

For example, mit Zuversicht in die Zukunft blicken means “to look to the future with confidence.”

Grammar & word origin

Zuversicht is a feminine noun: die Zuversicht. It is an abstract noun and is usually used in the singular.

The word is formed from zu (“toward”) and Sicht (“view” or “sight”); its older sense is roughly “looking toward” something. It came to mean an expectation or confidence about what is to come.

Synonyms & antonyms

Optimismus — optimism; emphasizes a generally positive outlook, while Zuversicht often refers more specifically to confidence that a particular situation will go well.
Vertrauen — trust or confidence; usually involves relying on a person, thing, or process, whereas Zuversicht is a hopeful expectation about the future.
Hoffnung — hope; can express a wish that something will happen, while Zuversicht suggests a firmer belief that things will work out.

Possible antonyms include:

Zweifel — doubt or uncertainty.
Pessimismus — a tendency to expect negative outcomes.
Mutlosigkeit — discouragement or loss of courage.

Common phrases & collocations

Zuversicht haben — to have confidence or optimism.
mit Zuversicht in die Zukunft blicken — to look to the future with confidence.
neue Zuversicht schöpfen — to regain or find new confidence.
Zuversicht ausstrahlen — to radiate confidence.