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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Your self-confidence may take a hit when the Gemini moon battles Saturn.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The Falcons quarterback said he’s been with them over the past couple of months and the teeth aligner has helped tremendously with his smile and self-confidence.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Then, by summertime, Jupiter’s debut in your sign for the first time since 2014 kicks off a brand-new 12-year cycle, presenting you with the opportunity to reconnect with everything from your self-confidence to your heart’s desires.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Not just on my self-confidence, but on my skin.
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The Falcons quarterback said he’s been with them over the past couple of months and the teeth aligner has helped tremendously with his smile and self-confidence.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Then, by summertime, Jupiter’s debut in your sign for the first time since 2014 kicks off a brand-new 12-year cycle, presenting you with the opportunity to reconnect with everything from your self-confidence to your heart’s desires.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Not just on my self-confidence, but on my skin.
—Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
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 3 Feb. 2026.
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