self-trust

noun

ˌself-ˈtrəst How to pronounce self-trust (audio)
Definition of self-trustnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-trust
  1. confidence
  2. self-confidence
  3. assurance
  4. composure
  5. self-assurance
Noun
  • The research represents an early step towards making model identity and response integrity independently verifiable, potentially giving users greater confidence in the systems powering their applications.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Have the confidence to walk away For founders, persistence is often celebrated, but knowing when to stop investing in a business can be just as important as having the conviction to start one.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • On top of that, the mental load that comes with handling a health crisis like cancer can do a number on a woman’s body image and self-confidence.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of self-confidence
Noun
  • FlashProve aims to provide that assurance without requiring users to access or independently run the model.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The group stressed that the issue goes beyond its Instagram account, saying that Americans who rely on Meta’s platforms need assurance that voting content won’t be suppressed ahead of or on election day.
    — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of assurance
Noun
  • There was no need to imagine what the conversation was about because the entire team and fan base saw Gordon lose his composure, say something slick to Spillane, who had just tackled him along New England’s sidelines.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The composure the defense showed in that moment was monumental, as senior quarterback Jaden Craig was able to orchestrate a game-winning drive.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Nov. 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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“Self-trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-trust. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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