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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Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
This reawakens your joy, passion and self-confidence, making your dating life feel fun again.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Her Florence by Mills fashion brand also serves as an extension of her personal style with inclusive ready-to-wear, loungewear, activewear and intimates rooted in self-confidence, optimism and comfort, with prices ranging from $8 to $85.
—Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Mamdani still thinks that his self-confidence and grace can bend markets to his will.
—Nicole Gelinas, Washington Post, 5 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 16 Jan. 2026.
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