self-doubt
noun
plural self-doubts
: 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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The High Fidelity actress told PEOPLE that some self-doubt crept in while directing her first feature film.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Two generational talents like Federer and McIlroy enduring self-doubt and defeat before winning another ‘big one’ is more memorable for their outpouring of emotion.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Delving into the realms of self-doubt allows Season 2 to get unabashedly personal.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2025
Southpaw Kyle Freeland encountered similar self-doubt during his first full pro season in 2015.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Two generational talents like Federer and McIlroy enduring self-doubt and defeat before winning another ‘big one’ is more memorable for their outpouring of emotion.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Delving into the realms of self-doubt allows Season 2 to get unabashedly personal.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2025
Southpaw Kyle Freeland encountered similar self-doubt during his first full pro season in 2015.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Self-doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-doubt. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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