self-confidence
noun
self-con·fi·dence
ˌself-ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s 
-ˌden(t)s
: confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities
self-confidently
adverb
Examples of self-confidence in a Sentence
for so young a pianist, he has remarkable composure and self-confidence on stage
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On a team of veteran superstars who have won nearly everything in football, Segovia’s self-confidence and clean technical play have been a boon for Miami.
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Foster self-confidence Building on Fogel’s advice to avoid teaching blind obedience, Dr. Lane emphasizes that fostering a child’s self-confidence and self-assurance is a crucial step in preventing abuse.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 6 June 2025
So getting the part and being let into this world and given the opportunity has just been very pivotal to me and my development and my self-confidence and my self-worth and my relationship with myself.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
This is followed by the full moon in Sagittarius on June 11, which will highlight your second house of money, stability and values, pushing you to take a closer look at everything from your values to how money impacts your self-confidence.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 June 2025
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Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Foster self-confidence Building on Fogel’s advice to avoid teaching blind obedience, Dr. Lane emphasizes that fostering a child’s self-confidence and self-assurance is a crucial step in preventing abuse.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 6 June 2025
So getting the part and being let into this world and given the opportunity has just been very pivotal to me and my development and my self-confidence and my self-worth and my relationship with myself.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
This is followed by the full moon in Sagittarius on June 11, which will highlight your second house of money, stability and values, pushing you to take a closer look at everything from your values to how money impacts your self-confidence.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-confidence. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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