\ ˌself-ˈdau̇t
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plural self-doubts
Definition of self-doubt
: a lack of faith in oneself : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about one's abilities, actions, etc.
plagued with/by self-doubt overcame her self-doubts The man who comes through the pages of this straightforwardly written autobiography is eminently human, full of self-doubt about his personal life and his career …— Walter Goodman
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“Self-doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-doubt. Accessed 26 Nov. 2021.
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self-doubt
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English Language Learners Definition of self-doubt
: a feeling of doubt about your own abilities or actions
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