self-confidence
/'self'kɔnfidəns/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A feeling of trust in one's own abilities, qualities, and judgment: A positive belief that one can successfully handle situations, meet challenges, and achieve goals. 2. Freedom from doubt about one's own worth or capabilities: A state of being certain and assured in oneself.
Usage
Self-confidence is an uncountable noun. It describes an internal state of mind and is often used in contexts of personal development, psychology, leadership, and performance.
Examples
General Use:
- Her self-confidence grew after she successfully gave the presentation.
- A lack of self-confidence can hold people back from pursuing their dreams.
- He projects an air of quiet self-confidence.
With Adjectives:
- She has unshakable self-confidence.
- The experience gave him a new-found self-confidence.
Advanced Usage
- "to have self-confidence": To possess this quality.
- To be a good leader, you must have self-confidence.
- "to gain/lose self-confidence": To acquire or to have this quality diminish.
- Winning the competition helped her gain self-confidence.
- Constant criticism can cause someone to lose their self-confidence.
- "a boost in self-confidence": An event or action that increases one's self-confidence.
- Mastering a new skill provides a real boost in self-confidence.
Variants and Related Words
- Self-confident (adjective): Having or showing self-confidence.
- She is a very self-confident public speaker.
- Confidence (noun): A broader term that can mean trust in someone or something else, or a feeling of self-assurance. is a specific type of confidence directed inward.
- He has confidence in his team. (trust in others)
- He has self-confidence. (trust in himself)
Synonyms
- Assurance: A state of being certain, often with a connotation of composure.
- Self-assurance: Very similar to self-confidence, emphasizing poise and certainty.
- Self-esteem: A broader term for one's overall sense of self-worth, of which self-confidence can be a part.
- Poise: Graceful and confident composure.
Antonyms
- Self-doubt: Lack of confidence in oneself.
- Insecurity: Uncertainty about oneself; lack of confidence.
- Diffidence: Modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.
Noun
- freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
- his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
- after that failure he lost his confidence
- she spoke with authority