self-confidence

Example Sentences

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Most gallingly for their menfolk, these previously disenchanted wives had also found self-confidence and a notable degree of emotional independence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Trina Rodden from youth unemployment charity The Shaw Trust says they have seen a real increase in young people having self-confidence issues and anxiety, partly due to the pandemic.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

"Iceland is strong economically, but also in terms of national self-confidence, and thus able to make this decision," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

As his first season progressed, Nelson leaned on the color analysts he worked with like Eric Karros, and the rest of the SportsNet LA crew to help restore some self-confidence.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

“You come with me,” the policeman said to Ignatius with waning self-confidence.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole