confidential

/kənˈfɪdɪʃəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

kept secret or private; not disclosed or communicated to others

“The company’s confidential documents were stolen from its headquarters.”

2. noun

information or material that is kept secret or private

“The confidential information was leaked to the press by a whistleblower.”

3. verb

to keep secret or private; to conceal or withhold information

“The journalist chose to confidentially report the sensitive information.”

Synonyms

  • classified
  • private
  • secret

Antonyms

  • disclosed
  • open
  • public