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self-confidence

[self-kon-fi-duhns, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈkɒn fɪ dəns, ˈsɛlf- /
NOUN
self assurance
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The German spoke about infusing those players with "belief and self confidence" and how they had been "outstanding" in recent weeks.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

“He’s got a lot of self confidence right now,” Saleh said of Wilson.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

“It shows China wants to have more dominance, and more initiative in their own hands,” Mr. Huang said, adding: “It shows more self confidence in their tone.”

From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2022

AGI ANTAL: It is a pity that she had not more self confidence.

From Scientific American • Mar. 31, 2022

I wonder if some self confidence will return when I can feel people are not revolted when looking at me?—That again is super-sensitiveness.

From Man and Maid by Glyn, Elinor




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