self-doubt
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According to Binghamton University, State University of New York psychology researcher Jiyun Elizabeth Shin, impostorism involves persistent self doubt even when objective evidence shows success.
From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026
In Mr. Newman’s memoir, he provided a glimpse of that inner world, describing the self doubt that had plagued him from a young age.
From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2023
For Liz Truss, self doubt does not form part of her lexicon.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2022
The adult could be left with lower self esteem and higher self doubt, Waichler says.
From Washington Post • Jul. 13, 2022
He has broken the first three fetters called belief in the existence of self, doubt, and trust in ceremonies or good works.
From Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 by Eliot, Charles, Sir