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
Learn more about how self-trust and interpersonal trust is earned through: care, competence, sincerity, and reliability.
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Colin Bedell, Them., 15 May 2025
The experience affirmed what Blair now champions: self-trust and persistent self-advocacy are essential tools for women in midlife managing their health.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 30 Apr. 2025
If your partner’s version of events consistently overrides your reality, consider seeking support from a therapist or counselor to help regain clarity and restore your self-trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The workshop aims to see a paradigm shift from reactive and fear-based protection to one where safety is regarded as an everyday practice rooted in awareness, communication, and self-trust.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
And through radical self-trust, culturally rooted support, and the power of storytelling, Black birthing people are creating a new legacy where joy, safety, and sovereignty are no longer revolutionary.
—Stephanie Long, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Then develop a 30-day self-trust building plan with daily micro-commitments that gradually increase in difficulty.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Margie Warrell, who has written extensively about leadership and courage, told me that self-trust is the foundation for speaking up.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Take small breaks from seeking reassurance (like waiting 10 minutes before sending a check-in text) to build self-trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Colin Bedell, Them., 15 May 2025
The experience affirmed what Blair now champions: self-trust and persistent self-advocacy are essential tools for women in midlife managing their health.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 30 Apr. 2025
If your partner’s version of events consistently overrides your reality, consider seeking support from a therapist or counselor to help regain clarity and restore your self-trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
The workshop aims to see a paradigm shift from reactive and fear-based protection to one where safety is regarded as an everyday practice rooted in awareness, communication, and self-trust.
—William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
And through radical self-trust, culturally rooted support, and the power of storytelling, Black birthing people are creating a new legacy where joy, safety, and sovereignty are no longer revolutionary.
—Stephanie Long, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Then develop a 30-day self-trust building plan with daily micro-commitments that gradually increase in difficulty.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Margie Warrell, who has written extensively about leadership and courage, told me that self-trust is the foundation for speaking up.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Take small breaks from seeking reassurance (like waiting 10 minutes before sending a check-in text) to build self-trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-trust
Noun
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Want to boost your confidence, income and career success?—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Today, Twine is announcing the launch of the Makers Mindset Accelerator: a premium video course designed to help CPG founders scale with clarity, confidence and strategy.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Those assurances had been met in the Friday executive order, the governor’s press release said.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The judge is looking for an assurance, which is not what the NCAA provided.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Several years later, Mischel noticed a strong correlation between the success of some of those kids later in life (better grades, higher self-confidence) and their ability to delay gratification in nursery school.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
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Plus, babies who use sign language before speaking learn to talk earlier, score higher on intelligence tests, develop a larger vocabulary, and display more self-confidence compared to their non-signing peers.—
Leslie Garisto Pfaff,
Parents,
15 May 2025
Noun
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That composure led to him landing a knee in the third round after a scramble to get off the mat and setting up the ground strikes that finished the fight at the 3:43 mark of Round 3.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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George looked visibly thrilled, while Charlotte gazed upward with quiet composure.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Putting every shade of your personality into your hair screams self-assurance.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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That self-assurance helped the gifted actor make history, becoming the youngest person to sign a first-look deal at a studio at 14 years old.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Self-trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-trust. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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