Definition of self-confidence
:confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities
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self-con·fi·dence
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ˌself-ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s
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-ˌden(t)s
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Updated on: 11 Sep 2017
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aplomb, assurance, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-trustAntonyms
diffidence, insecurity, self-distrust, self-doubtRelated 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, toploftinessNear Antonyms
apprehension, doubt, misgivingSELF-CONFIDENCE Defined for Kids
self-confidence
noun
self-con·fi·dence
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ˈself-ˈkän-fə-dəns
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Definition of self-confidence for Students
:someone's confidence in himself or herself and in his or her own abilities
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