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self-confidence

[self-kon-fi-duhns, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈkɒn fɪ dəns, ˈsɛlf- /
NOUN
self assurance
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It warned Russia not to tangle with the British Lion and expressed imperial Britain’s self-confidence at the height of its power.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

One new program with $4.9 million of competitive funding available to groups to develop “civilizational self-confidence in Europe” is slated for “research, conferences, cultural engagements, and support for civil society” in wealthy democracies.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

The increased contact also helped improve “their self-confidence and family equality and decreased their loneliness.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 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

We each took turns leading the training sessions in order to develop leadership, initiative, and self-confidence.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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