SELF-DOUBT Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

self-doubt

noun

Definition of self-doubt

as in insecurity

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Recent Examples of self-doubt Drawing on memories of working-class Wales, old folk tunes and love for his wife, Stella, Hopkins crafts lush, unapologetically emotional pieces that grapple with self-doubt, aging and life’s long goodbyes. — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 My own traumatic experiences taught me how shifty memory can be—how incomplete and vulnerable to self-doubt. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 And Alan Ruck is pitch perfect as Bueller’s best friend Cameron, a more typical Hughes character who’s wracked with anxiety and self-doubt, but still goes along for the ride. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026 The mood has shifted, themes of career insecurity and self-doubt replaced with creativity and gratitude for success. — Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-doubt

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-doubt

Noun

To take part in the six-month study, participants must have identifiable food or nutrition insecurity and a previous diagnosis of either high blood pressure or diabetes.

— Robin Roenker, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
The outbreak is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, fueled by insecurity, displacement, a health workers' strike and intense population movements.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of insecurity

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Playing Edward as the courtly and compassionate polar-opposite of his awful sister Fanny, MacKay brings a gentle diffidence that syncs beautifully with Edgar-Jones’ delicate reserve.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Our pro bono military operations have been conducted with noticeable diffidence.

— Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026