Definitions
Meant to be kept private or shared only with authorized people.
Word origin
From Latin cōnfīdentia + English -al. Possibly a calque of French confidentiel. First attested in 1641.
Used in a sentence
“The newspaper claims a leaked confidential report by the government admits to problems with corrupt MPs.”
“[…]I have a communication of a very private—indeed, I will say, of a sacredly confidential nature, which I desire to make to you.”
“It would tell against your reputation, losing a confidential document, wouldn’t it? Why didn’t you keep it confidential if it was confidential?”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Not for sharing”12 letters
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