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self-confidence

Also -·ܰ·Գ

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

noun

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

    Synonyms: , , ,
  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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • self-confident adjective
  • self-confidently adverb
  • ˌ-ˈDzԴھԳ adjective
  • ˌ-ˈDzԴھԳly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of self-confidence1

First recorded in 1630–40
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Having just split from her boyfriend, Sophie - not her real name - admits she was feeling low and lacking self-confidence, so welcomed his attention.

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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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