confidential

Definition

Kept, or meant to be kept, secret within a certain circle of persons; not intended to be known publicly

Etymology

From Latin confidentia + -al.

Example Sentences

• "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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