self-doubt
noun
plural self-doubts
: 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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While feedback, openness to questions and acknowledgment of effort help to adapt, a dismissive environment can instill self-doubt before the employee even has a chance to perform.
—Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The production — directed and choreographed by Jennifer Werner — stands on the shoulders of a strong cast, led by Sam McLellan as Elder Price, the strait-laced, big brother type who’s on a mission to fulfill his, well, mission but is derailed by self-doubt and religious questioning.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
Social media, in particular, is driven by the immense pressure for users to paint a picture of their lives that impresses, leads to self-doubt and eventual loss of hope.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Don’t let perfectionism or self-doubt keep your story on the shelf.
—Adrian Gostick, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
The production — directed and choreographed by Jennifer Werner — stands on the shoulders of a strong cast, led by Sam McLellan as Elder Price, the strait-laced, big brother type who’s on a mission to fulfill his, well, mission but is derailed by self-doubt and religious questioning.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
Social media, in particular, is driven by the immense pressure for users to paint a picture of their lives that impresses, leads to self-doubt and eventual loss of hope.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025
Don’t let perfectionism or self-doubt keep your story on the shelf.
—Adrian Gostick, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-doubt
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“Self-doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-doubt. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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