self-confidence

noun

self-con·​fi·​dence ˌself-ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s 

-ˌden(t)s

: confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities

self-confident

ˌself-ˈkän-fə-dənt 

-ˌdent

adjective

self-confidently adverb

Synonyms of self-confidence

• confidence
• assurance
• self-assurance
• composure

Examples of self-confidence in a Sentence

for so young a pianist, he has remarkable composure and self-confidence on stage

Recent Examples on the Web

With the sun, Venus and Mercury journeying through your sign, your visibility and self-confidence are at an all-time high. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025

In this new study, Stephens and team demonstrated that swearing does indeed boost physical performance and self-confidence – by blocking the urge to overthink and enabling one to perform better. —New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025

For instance, increased self-confidence could help a person become more social and engage in more situations that stimulate thinking, thereby maintaining their cognitive reserve, the study authors wrote. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Dec. 2025

Najarro says it's been a blast watching the girls' self-confidence grow with it. —Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-confidence

• confidence
• overconfidence

Kids Definition

self-confidence

noun

self-con·​fi·​dence

ˈself-ˈkän-fəd-ən(t)s, 

-fə-ˌden(t)s

: confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities

self-confident

-fəd-ənt, 

-fə-ˌdent

adjective

self-confidently adverb