self-distrust

noun

Definition of self-distrustnext
as in diffidence

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  1. diffidence
  2. insecurity
  3. self-doubt
Noun
  • At its best, the uncomfortably intimate aesthetic of the films combined with the general diffidence at their heart attempted to epitomize a generational temperament and linguistic sensibility.
    Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Over the last few decades, several U.S. administrations have prioritized the relationship with India despite considerable diffidence on the part of New Delhi.
    Sumit Ganguly, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023
Definition of diffidence
Noun
  • With her career on the line and her assistant April (Rae) stepping up to cover for her, Jordan is forced to confront her past insecurities and rediscover the joys and challenges of being a teenager.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • They are fueled by their own insecurities and limitations.
    Ed Herro, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of insecurity
Noun
  • Despite her nerves and self-doubt, Maria spent two sleepless weeks planning, testing recipes, and watching countless tutorials to prepare for this corporate event.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In the six conversations below, some of this year's most promising and ambitious chefs discuss everything from overcoming self-doubt during their first year in business to the work of preserving and amplifying their culture.
    Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of self-doubt
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