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
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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Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, Parents, 12 Mar. 2025
The solar eclipse in Aries, however, emphasizes your financial stability and self-confidence.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
What happened in the past has no bearing on the present, except in those all-important areas: Belief and self-confidence.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
The Girls' Index 2023 found that girls as young as 10 are losing self-confidence at alarming rates.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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