lack of confidence
Example Sentences
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Safe passing with little creativity showed their nerves, and eight defeats in 11 in all competitions explained a lack of confidence.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
“That builds upon people’s concerns and lack of confidence in its programs.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 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
Uncertainty and lack of confidence in exchange policy drove prices higher during the week, as the parallel dollar surged over 50 percent to about 800 bolivars.
From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026
Though, in truth, since the coming of Mrs Helena Kingshaw, he had felt himself a new man, his lack of confidence had faded away.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
