self-trust

noun

ˌself-ˈtrəst 

: self-confidence

Synonyms of self-trust

• confidence
• assurance
• self-confidence
• composure
• self-assurance

Examples of self-trust in a Sentence

he had the self-trust to quit his secure job and start his own business

Recent Examples on the Web

Maintaining one's stance under pressure, even with uncertainty, strengthens epistemic self-trust and personal autonomy, fostering durable self-respect. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Creative courage blends with self-trust as loving Venus activates your 5th House of Creativity and trines imaginative Neptune in your 1st House of Identity. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026

Your power builds when patience and self-trust move in the same direction. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2026

For Reed Sheppard, basketball has provided lifelong lessons in self-trust. — Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-trust

• adjust
• combust
• discussed
• disgust
• distrust
• entrust
• intrust
• mistrust
• nonplussed
• robust
• sawdust
• stardust