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self-confidence

[self-kon-fi-duhns, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈkɒn fɪ dəns, ˈsɛlf- /
NOUN
self assurance
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He called for the Tartan Army to back England, arguing it would be "a symbol for the strength of Scottish self-confidence".

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

"Yes, we're a small country, but lately with the results we've had and even we have with the youth, it is not only pride, it's self-confidence."

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

One needn’t be an expert in autism to realize that the condition is not something like adolescent anxiety, which can be cured by reassurance and self-confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

"Just go in with self-confidence; you'll be solid."

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

And I have to be careful, because if a kid is picked last, it can absolutely destroy his or her self-confidence.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead




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