lack of confidence
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Watching long-run inflation expectations is important to Federal Reserve officials, who worry that a lack of confidence in their ability to rein in inflation could itself contribute to an inflationary increase in wages and spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
That lack of confidence is mirrored in the coaching box, with Borthwick reluctant to trust his replacements in Rome, despite how well the bench did for him in the autumn.
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
There is a lack of confidence here among all parties — you, your boyfriend and his parents — that gives me pause.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 14, 2026
On the extremely rare occasion that an animated feature for grown-ups comes to fruition, it’s a streaming-only release, exhibiting the industry’s lack of confidence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
My trouble, to be quite candid, is a lack of confidence in myself.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
