self-confidence

self–con·fi·dence

noun \-ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s, -ˌden(t)s\

Definition of SELF-CONFIDENCE

: confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities

— self–con·fi·dent \-fə-dənt, -ˌdent\ adjective

— self–con·fi·dent·ly adverb

First Known Use of SELF-CONFIDENCE

1609

Related to SELF-CONFIDENCE

Synonyms: aplomb, assurance, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-trust

Antonyms: diffidence, insecurity, self-distrust, self-doubt

Related Words: cockiness, complacence, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, ego, egoism, egotism, hubris, overconfidence, pomposity, pompousness, pride, pridefulness, self-admiration, self-applause, self-assumption, self-complacency, self-conceit, self-consequence, self-content, self-contentment, self-glorification, self-importance, self-opinion, self-partiality, self-satisfaction, smugness, vaingloriousness, vainglory, vanity; calmness, composure, coolness, equanimity; self-poise, self-possession; assumption, bumptiousness, haughtiness, hauteur, huffiness, imperiousness, loftiness, lordliness, peremptoriness, presumptuousness, pretentiousness, superciliousness, superiority, toploftiness

Near Antonyms: apprehension, doubt, misgiving

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Rhymes with SELF-CONFIDENCE

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