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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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2025
Through this, that creates this self-compassion, self-confidence.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
No matter the amount of money lost, being scammed can damage mental and physical health, erode self-confidence and diminish one’s quality of life.
—Madhusree Mukerjee, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
The haunted bad boy has always struggled with self-confidence, despite his talent and intelligence.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 2025.
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