self-trust

noun

Synonyms of self-trustnext

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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Over time, suppressing your needs, emotions, and inner truth can erode self-trust and self-worth—both of which are foundational to mental health. Gabrielle Kassel, SELF, 29 Jan. 2026 Still, success comes with emotional maturity, boundaries and self-trust. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 Invest in yourself, because self-trust steadily multiplies real gains. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026 Without any constructive movement towards each other in relationships, your self-trust is likely to take a hit. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Let this Full Moon remind you that abundance starts with self-trust. Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026 Acknowledging progress builds self-trust, and self-trust is the fuel that keeps your business alive long before profit does. Essence, 12 Dec. 2025 If a child, or anyone, uses AI for advice or to make decisions for them on a regular basis, that could potentially foster dependence and atrophy self-trust and confidence. Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 18 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Feb. 2026.

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