self-trust

noun

Examples of self-trust in a Sentence

he had the self-trust to quit his secure job and start his own business
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This builds self-trust and supports high performance without sacrificing team care. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025 But despite her success, the ghosts of her traumatic past, coupled with the harsh glare of the public eye, kept her locked in a survival cycle of fear and shame that sabotaged her self-confidence and eroded her self-trust. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 June 2025 Confidence often builds naturally when women are surrounded by others who encourage growth, risk-taking, and self-trust. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 May 2025 Leaders who foster self-trust give employees permission to take initiative. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-trust was in 1526

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“Self-trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-trust. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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