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-confidently
adverb
Examples of self-confidence in a Sentence
for so young a pianist, he has remarkable composure and self-confidence on stage
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It’s helped my self-confidence and helped my mental health.
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Max Mathews, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Julia Dennison, digital director of Woman’s World magazine, understands the importance a parent plays in building their child’s self-confidence.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
What is striking about the text, however, is not only the maturity of his poetics but also his own self-confidence as a poet.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Roberts acknowledged as much, agreeing that Betts’ struggles have impacted his self-confidence.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
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Max Mathews, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Julia Dennison, digital director of Woman’s World magazine, understands the importance a parent plays in building their child’s self-confidence.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
What is striking about the text, however, is not only the maturity of his poetics but also his own self-confidence as a poet.
—Gregory Jusdanis, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Roberts acknowledged as much, agreeing that Betts’ struggles have impacted his self-confidence.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-confidence. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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