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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This is the insidious nature of coercive control—a pattern of behaviors designed to strip away your independence, self-confidence and sense of reality.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
There is likely an underlying issue to tackle which is affecting the man's self-confidence.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Small, consistent efforts will help as self-doubt shrinks and self-confidence expands.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
Seductive Venus will make its sizzling debut in your sign on Feb. 4, boosting your self-confidence and desire for self-expression.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
There is likely an underlying issue to tackle which is affecting the man's self-confidence.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Small, consistent efforts will help as self-doubt shrinks and self-confidence expands.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
Seductive Venus will make its sizzling debut in your sign on Feb. 4, boosting your self-confidence and desire for self-expression.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 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 Feb. 2025.
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