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self-confidence

[ self-kon-fi-duhns, self- ]

noun

  1. realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc.

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  2. excessive or inflated confidence in one's own judgment, ability, etc.

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self-confidence

noun

  1. confidence in one's own powers, judgment, etc
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ-ˈDzԴھԳ, adjective
  • ˌ-ˈDzԴھԳly, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • -Dzf·Գ adjective
  • -Dzf·Գ·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of self-confidence1

First recorded in 1630–40
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It’s a relatively common syndrome, but Trump’s flatulent self-confidence is on a different scale than anyone else’s, which may be why he overpowers and absorbs so many lesser egos.

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Ms Dali said she was walking away with something even more valuable - self-confidence: "I didn't win, but I feel proud. This is who I am."

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The father-of-five added knife crime would not be eradicated "as long as humans walk this planet", but he hoped to "inspire self-confidence" through self-defence.

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"It must be clear that we will not give in to the US. We need to show strength and self-confidence," he added.

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It's a sign of the delusional self-confidence in their own mendacious powers that the tech oligarchs who are financing this idiotic idea insist on going with that branding anyway.

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