noun Uncommon

confessing

kuhn-FEH-sihng

Confessing (noun) means the act of admitting something, especially a fault or wrongdoing. Example: “Confessing to the mistake took real courage.”

noun

The act of admitting something, especially a fault or wrongdoing.

"Confessing to the mistake took real courage."

How to Use Confessing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of owning up to something.

confessings plural

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_____ to the mistake took real courage.

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What does “confessing” mean?

The word “confessing” means the act of admitting something, especially a fault or wrongdoing. In plain terms, the act of owning up to something.

How do you pronounce “confessing”?

“Confessing” is pronounced kuhn-FEH-sihng (/kənˈfɛsɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “confessing” in a sentence?

Here is “confessing” used in a sentence: “Confessing to the mistake took real courage.”

What part of speech is “confessing”?

“Confessing” is a noun.

Is “confessing” a common word?

“Confessing” is an uncommon word in modern English.