confidential (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɛnʃəl/

Definition

Intended to be kept secret or private.

Examples

• All information about the new project is highly confidential.

• The doctor assured her that her medical records were confidential.

• Please keep this matter confidential until we make an official announcement.

How to Use confidential

confidential information (collocation)

Data or details that are meant to be kept secret. — "Employees must protect all confidential information they access."

confidentiality agreement (collocation)

A legal contract that obliges parties to keep shared information secret. — "Before the meeting, all attendees were asked to sign a confidentiality agreement."

Synonyms of confidential

Words with a similar meaning to confidential:

• private
• secret
• classified
• discreet

Antonyms of confidential

Words with the opposite meaning to confidential:

• public
• open
• unrestricted

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