Synonyms of self-confidence

self-confidence

noun

ˌself-ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s 

as in confidence

great faith in oneself or one's abilities

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confidence
• self-assurance
• assurance
• composure
• self-assuredness
• self-trust
• self-esteem
• pridefulness
• pride
• aplomb
• vanity
• ego
• overconfidence
• cockiness
• self-satisfaction
• complacency
• smugness
• hubris
• egoism
• self-admiration
• self-complacency
• self-opinion
• conceitedness
• self-conceit
• egotism
• self-contentment
• self-content
• self-importance
• equanimity
• vainglory
• calmness
• self-glorification
• superiority
• pomposity
• coolness
• complacence
• pompousness
• self-assumption
• self-consequence
• vaingloriousness
• conceit
• self-applause
• haughtiness
• self-possession
• imperiousness
• superciliousness
• loftiness
• hauteur
• assumption
• peremptoriness
• self-poise
• lordliness
• bumptiousness
• presumptuousness
• self-partiality
• huffiness
• toploftiness
• pretentiousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insecurity
• diffidence
• self-doubt
• doubt
• self-distrust
• apprehension
• misgiving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of self-confidence

Role modeling healthy coping skills and self-confidence can also help children understand that disrespectful behavior is often a reflection of how that person feels and not to personalize those words with their own worth. — Caroline Chirichella, Parents, 20 Sep. 2026

Finally, employees need to develop financial self-confidence. — Dr. Erika Rasure, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

But taking charge can cause kids to shut down and hurt their self-confidence. — Juli Fraga, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

Her experience at the club is helping boost her self-confidence, Sharaya said. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026