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
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Recent Examples of self-confidence
During an interview with PEOPLE in March, the singer expanded on the importance of helping her girls build self-confidence.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 June 2025
For example, community day programs provide safe, supportive environments where individuals can build friendships, gain self-confidence, and participate in engaging activities.
—Our Place, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Israel urgently needs new, sober leadership with clear realistic vision and self-confidence—leadership capable of reading our people's soul, understanding partners' and rivals' minds, and above all, having courage to make decisions and power to implement them.
—Ehud Barak, Time, 2 June 2025
And 22-year-old rookie Pat Bryant has the self-confidence of a 10-year vet.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 June 2025
For example, community day programs provide safe, supportive environments where individuals can build friendships, gain self-confidence, and participate in engaging activities.
—Our Place, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Israel urgently needs new, sober leadership with clear realistic vision and self-confidence—leadership capable of reading our people's soul, understanding partners' and rivals' minds, and above all, having courage to make decisions and power to implement them.
—Ehud Barak, Time, 2 June 2025
And 22-year-old rookie Pat Bryant has the self-confidence of a 10-year vet.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-confidence
Noun
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The actor’s work with the Coen brothers had honed his gifts for heedless confidence and rapid banter, both of which Foxy has in spades.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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The success of 2024 provided Team O’Neill with enough confidence to pack their bags and head to Dubai for a start in the Godolphin Mile at Meydan Race Course on April 5, 2025.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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The Sox said there’s no assurance a future transaction will occur, and in no event would a transaction take place before 2029.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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But attorneys for the students argued the government’s decision gave no assurance the visa restoration would last.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Foster self-confidence Building on Fogel’s advice to avoid teaching blind obedience, Dr. Lane emphasizes that fostering a child’s self-confidence and self-assurance is a crucial step in preventing abuse.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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Thankfully, your sense of overall security and self-assurance will grow tenfold during the Jupiter cazimi on June 24.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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Those who maintained their composure, understanding that downturns are temporary and cycles are predictable, likely emerged stronger when the market recovered.—
Rodolfo Delgado,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The president quickly maintains his composure proceeding to smile and wave before exiting the frame and later exiting the aircraft alongside his wife, Brigitte.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-confidence. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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