Synonyms of self-doubt

self-doubt

noun

as in insecurity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insecurity
• diffidence
• self-distrust
• doubt
• misgiving
• apprehension

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confidence
• self-confidence
• assurance
• self-esteem
• self-assurance
• self-trust
• self-assuredness
• complacency
• aplomb
• egotism
• ego
• smugness
• overconfidence
• hubris
• egoism
• cockiness
• vanity
• pride
• self-satisfaction
• conceit
• complacence
• pomposity
• vainglory
• self-importance
• conceitedness
• self-admiration
• pridefulness
• pompousness
• self-complacency
• self-conceit
• self-opinion
• self-glorification
• self-contentment
• self-content
• vaingloriousness
• self-applause
• equanimity
• composure
• coolness
• calmness
• self-assumption
• self-consequence
• self-partiality

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-doubt

Some of us have a vision for our lives but lack self-determination due to fear, trauma, or self-doubt. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 17 Feb. 2025

The Mercury-Jupiter square on February 20 asks you to challenge any lingering self-doubt. —Colin Bedell, Them, 13 Feb. 2025

Zellweger’s performance is pure Bridget, all eager self-doubt, though in an older, wiser, and more charmingly responsible way. —Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025

This technology could also be powerful in addressing the confidence gap that has held women back for generations, the self-doubt and internalized societal messages women often carry that undervalue their abilities and discourage risk-taking, particularly in public or male-dominated arenas. —Erin Grau, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025