self-doubt

Example Sentences

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"It speaks about inner fears, self-doubt, and the feeling of being emotionally suffocated by our own expectations. It was never intended to represent anything sexual."

From BBC • May 8, 2026

But, in the background, Wolf was spiralling in self-doubt amid her first full-blown relationship.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

At other points he tells stories about characters stuck in place, gripped with self-doubt, or unable to grow up, and you can’t help but wonder if Mr. Kahan sees his own life in theirs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

In the space of 100 seconds on the slopes of Cortina, the greatest skier of all time had banished eight years of Olympic misery, nightmares, and self-doubt to become a champion again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

She forced down her self-doubt and said: “I am training to be a sage. Please—I’ve come a long way, and I want to help you.”

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo