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 Maintaining one's stance under pressure, even with uncertainty, strengthens epistemic self-trust and personal autonomy, fostering durable self-respect. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Creative courage blends with self-trust as loving Venus activates your 5th House of Creativity and trines imaginative Neptune in your 1st House of Identity. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 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 See All Example Sentences for self-trust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-trust
  1. confidence
  2. assurance
  3. self-confidence
  4. composure
  5. self-assurance
Noun
  • She's found that parents who are more open about these topics give their children more confidence and self-efficacy.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Just how charged the debate has become was clear when the Greens filed a motion of no confidence against the government on Thursday over its heatwave response.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • Now In February 2026, the EU finalized its Omnibus I revisions to the CSRD, narrowing the scope and assurance requirements that many organizations had been preparing for.
    — Joel Carboni, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Despite government assurances, humanitarian groups warn that the scale of assistance still falls short of the need.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Definition of assurance
Noun
  • In the meantime, Mars in Gemini makes an alignment with Jupiter in Leo, increasing our self-confidence and piquing our curiosities.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • No one expected Joint to suddenly start serving like Williams or possess her unshakable self-confidence.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of self-confidence
Noun
  • The pressure to keep your composure could clash with very real needs at home or in your own personal life.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • Europe, naturally, handled this decision with great composure and perspective.
    — Amber Harding, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of composure
Noun
  • In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
  • Because this brazen self-assurance still leads to drafting guys 100 picks early just because an assistant coach got a warm, fuzzy feeling.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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