Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

in-confidence

phrase

/ɪn ˈkɒnfɪdəns/

Definition

The act of sharing information with someone under the assumption that it will be kept private and not disclosed to others.

Examples

She shared her concerns with him in-confidence, knowing he would keep them private.
During the meeting, the CEO spoke in-confidence about the company’s future plans.

Meaning

In-confidence refers to a private conversation or communication where trust is established, allowing one person to share sensitive or confidential information with another.