self-confidence
noun
self-con·fi·dence
ˌself-ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s 
-ˌden(t)s
: confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities
self-confidently
adverb
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Examples of self-confidence in a Sentence
for so young a pianist, he has remarkable composure and self-confidence on stage
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Setbacks are essential for personal growth, and without them, children may struggle with self-confidence when faced with difficulties.
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Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
Joella is not shy about her self-confidence, as evidenced by her, well, everything.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
What shines through loud and clear is the importance of the feelings of self-confidence and direction engendered by acquiring such wilderness skills and deploying them successfully.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
The plus side of using generative AI for coping with imposter syndrome is that the AI can readily do these three major helpful actions:
(1) Boost self-confidence.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025
Joella is not shy about her self-confidence, as evidenced by her, well, everything.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
What shines through loud and clear is the importance of the feelings of self-confidence and direction engendered by acquiring such wilderness skills and deploying them successfully.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
The plus side of using generative AI for coping with imposter syndrome is that the AI can readily do these three major helpful actions:
(1) Boost self-confidence.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for self-confidence
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-confidence. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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