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
• assurance
• self-assurance
• composure
• self-assuredness
• self-trust
• pridefulness
• self-esteem
• pride
• aplomb
• vanity
• ego
• overconfidence
• cockiness
• self-satisfaction
• complacency
• smugness
• hubris
• egoism
• self-admiration
• self-complacency
• self-opinion
• conceitedness
• self-conceit
• egotism
• superiority
• self-contentment
• self-content
• calmness
• self-importance
• equanimity
• vainglory
• self-glorification
• 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

No one expected Joint to suddenly start serving like Williams or possess her unshakable self-confidence. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 30 June 2026

Unstructured time allows children to rest, explore their interests, and build self-confidence. — Melissa Willets, Parents, 29 June 2026

In foreign policy, too, the democracies need to regain self-confidence—and back democratic allies against forces that threaten our systems and values. — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

The museum’s mission is to foster curiosity, self-confidence, and a love of learning in children through enriching, hands-on exhibits and programs. — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 June 2026