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
1
The act of admitting something, especially a fault or wrongdoing.
"Confessing to the mistake took real courage."
How to use confessing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of owning up to something.
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Word forms
- Plural
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_____ to the mistake took real courage.
Rhymes for confessing
Messing
Lessing
blessing
dressing
pressing
guessing
assessing
caressing
processing
expressing
addressing
depressing
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Frequently asked questions
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.
