adj
newfound
NYOO-fownd
adj
1
Discovered or gained only recently.
"She walked with a newfound confidence after passing the exam."
"His newfound wealth changed the way people treated him."
How to Use Newfound
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something — a skill, feeling, or possession — that you only recently got or discovered.
Common pairings
newfound confidence
newfound freedom
newfound respect
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Etymology
From Middle English newe founde, simply "new" plus "found."