self-doubt
noun
plural self-doubts
: a lack of faith in oneself : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about one's abilities, actions, etc.
plagued with/by self-doubt
overcame her self-doubts
The man who comes through the pages of this straightforwardly written autobiography is eminently human, full of self-doubt about his personal life and his career …—
Walter Goodman
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After years in the spotlight, Justin Bieber has dealt with his share of self-doubt.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Because our career is such a career of patience, there are a lot of self-doubts.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
Reluctance to take credit for successes, chronic self-doubt and overcompensation through perfectionism.
—Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Imposter syndrome is a similar mask, obscuring systemic inequities that fuel self-doubt.
—Shari Dunn, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Because our career is such a career of patience, there are a lot of self-doubts.
—Ugonnaora Owoh, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
Reluctance to take credit for successes, chronic self-doubt and overcompensation through perfectionism.
—Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Imposter syndrome is a similar mask, obscuring systemic inequities that fuel self-doubt.
—Shari Dunn, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Self-doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-doubt. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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