SELF-TRUST Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

self-trust

noun

ˌself-ˈtrəst

Definition of self-trust

as in confidence

great faith in oneself or one's abilities he had the self-trust to quit his secure job and start his own business

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Recent Examples of self-trust Her approach examines how nervous system regulation and self-trust affect financial choices, leadership presence, and resilience under stress. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026 This goes against how therapists try combat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other compulsive behavior, which is predicated on fostering self-trust and accepting uncertainty, the reporting notes. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026 Therapeutic best practices for managing health anxiety hinge on building self-trust, tolerating uncertainty, and resisting the urge to seek reassurance, but ChatGPT eagerly provides personalized comfort and is available 24/7. — Sage Lazzaro, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2026 But a form of leadership rooted in emotional fluency, discernment and self-trust — a language many women already speak, but were taught to suppress in order to be taken seriously. — Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-trust

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Noun

Unfortunately, South Korea’s situation is becoming more precarious — and thus conflict more likely — as Kim’s confidence grows and resolve weakens in Seoul and Washington.

— Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
The Field Partner Program began as a pilot in 2025 and is scaling with the 2026 crop, helping brands support regenerative agriculture goals with confidence.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

His campaign has targeted boosting school attendance and student self-confidence as the district’s two biggest challenges.

— Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
Christina Applegate is back home and prioritizing self-confidence in the latest update on her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of self-confidence

Noun

Adams added a warning to companies, along with politicians from both parties, about trying to sell false assurances of economic restoration.

— Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2026
Those assurances preceded Machado’s dramatic reappearance Sunday at a Catholic church in Lara state and a journey across northern Venezuela that drew thousands of cheering supporters to highways and city streets.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of assurance

Noun

With the smoke from the fireworks still hanging in the air, Megill gathered his composure and struck out Jonny DeLuca with a nasty breaking ball to end the game.

— Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
In eleven years of service, Masha had never heard her mistress speak with such lack of composure.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of composure

Noun

Reiter’s character’s brash self-assurance, along with her expressive face and physicality, really complement a deadpan Wickline.

— Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026
The 25-year-old from California opened the final with some swagger, popping four aces in the first game, but his self-assurance quickly ebbed.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of self-assurance

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