self-confidence

noun

self-con·​fi·​dence ˌself-ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s How to pronounce self-confidence (audio)
-ˌden(t)s
: confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities
self-confident adjective
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. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-confidence was in 1604

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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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self-confidence

noun
self-con·​fi·​dence
ˈself-ˈkän-fəd-ən(t)s,
-fə-ˌden(t)s
: confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities
self-confident
-fəd-ənt
-fə-ˌdent
adjective
self-confidently adverb

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