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

Kristen does this with a voice that is authentically hers, inspiring all women to tap into their self-confidence. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Chuck Yeager had a vibe of self-confidence and a certain Americana that feels very Hal, and Kyle also has that in spades. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

The two of us played in bands together, got into trouble together, and shared a wild amount of self-confidence. — Kevin Griffin, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

While captain Henderson is crucial for a harmonious atmosphere and has the self-confidence to lead the team into this new era, and he is joined by the ever-humorous Hughes, there is an absence of strong personalities in this squad. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026