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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Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
What lessons about resilience and self-confidence came directly out of the process of making this project?
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
The song is sprinkled with vibrant 80s-esque house synths and lyrics that are overflowing with self-confidence.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2025
Along with promoting play, dolls like these can help children feel less alone and boost their self-confidence.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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