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self-confidence
[ self-kon-fi-duhns, self- ]
noun
- realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc.
Synonyms: , , ,
- excessive or inflated confidence in one's own judgment, ability, etc.
Synonyms: ,
self-confidence
noun
- confidence in one's own powers, judgment, etc
Derived Forms
- ˌ-ˈDzԴھԳ, adjective
- ˌ-ˈDzԴھԳly, adverb
Other Word Forms
- -Dzf·Գ adjective
- -Dzf·Գ·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of self-confidence1
Example Sentences
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.
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."
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.
"It must be clear that we will not give in to the US. We need to show strength and self-confidence," he added.
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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