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
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
All said, the lack of confidence is an interesting assessment of the economy by consumers—coming just ahead of tomorrow’s Fed policy meeting.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 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
At Nationals, this lack of confidence had messed with my head.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
