Word of the Day: Confidant/Confident

confidant con-fi-dant  /  kŏn-fĭ-dănt, –dänt   noun one to whom secrets or private matters are entrusted Wise men have but few confidants, and cunning ones none.  Josh Billings, 1818 – 1885       confident con-fi-dent  /  kŏn-fĭ-dənt   adjective having or showing self-confidence; self-assured Act confident, even when you’re not.  Larry Ellison, 1944 –   having or showing assurance; having no doubt; certain If you are confident you have done everything possible to prepare yourself, then there is nothing to fear. Michael Jordan, 1963 –