SINCE 1828
self-doubt
noun
\ ˌself-ˈdau̇t
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plural self-doubts
Definition of self-doubt
: a lack of faith in oneself : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about one's abilities, actions, etc.
plagued with/by self-doubt overcame her self-doubts The man who comes through the pages of this straightforwardly written autobiography is eminently human, full of self-doubt about his personal life and his career …— Walter Goodman
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self-doubt
noun
English Language Learners Definition of self-doubt
: a feeling of doubt about your own abilities or actions
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