self-confidence
noun
self-con·fi·dence
ˌself-ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s 
-ˌden(t)s
: confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities
self-confidently
adverb
Examples of self-confidence in a Sentence
for so young a pianist, he has remarkable composure and self-confidence on stage
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It is also associated with transitions, offering gentle support during periods of change while helping to boost self-confidence.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
In the musical, Levy portrays Mother, the matriarch of a wealthy white family, who discovers her self-confidence and independence.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
What the data shows In my study, parents and students were asked about barriers to education, including their own cultural background, school practices and self-confidence.
—Hind Haddad, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
My self-confidence and self-worth had been destroyed.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
In the musical, Levy portrays Mother, the matriarch of a wealthy white family, who discovers her self-confidence and independence.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
What the data shows In my study, parents and students were asked about barriers to education, including their own cultural background, school practices and self-confidence.
—Hind Haddad, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025
My self-confidence and self-worth had been destroyed.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-confidence. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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