faith in oneself

assurance certainty courage determination morale poise spirit tenacity

aplomb backbone boldness brashness cool daring dash fearlessness firmness fortitude grit hardihood heart impudence intrepidity mettle nerve pluck presumption reliance resoluteness resolution self-possession self-reliance spunk sureness élan

doubt fear hesitation irresolution uncertainty weakness

cowardice timidity

apprehension distrust unconfidence

amour-propre conceit confidence dignity egotism morale narcissism self-assurance self-content self-regard self-satisfaction vanity worth

self-doubt uncertainty