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self-doubt

[self-daut] / ˈsɛlfˈdaʊt /
NOUN
insecurity
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Though Fort Valley State is a backup option for her, the acceptance helped negate some self-doubt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Now off the back of releasing his first album towards the end of his eighth decade, he said he was too old for self-doubt.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

Simon’s powers flare up uncontrollably when he’s beset by anxiety and self-doubt.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

Ditto for the notion that self-doubt holds you back.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

She liked that he had a little self-doubt.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan


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