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self-confidence

[self-kon-fi-duhns, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈkɒn fɪ dəns, ˈsɛlf- /
NOUN
self assurance
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Anaïs felt the incident damaged her self-confidence and in the years that followed, she ended up on a less ambitious career path.

From BBC Aug. 19, 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

His restless intellect and self-confidence propelled him toward color-soaked figurative work and not the abstract expressionism or pop art of many of his peers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

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

From Barron's Jun. 7, 2026

She had a self-confidence about her that I never possessed.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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