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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of self-trust
Then develop a 30-day self-trust building plan with daily micro-commitments that gradually increase in difficulty.
—
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Margie Warrell, who has written extensively about leadership and courage, told me that self-trust is the foundation for speaking up.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Take small breaks from seeking reassurance (like waiting 10 minutes before sending a check-in text) to build self-trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Fostering emotional stability—through affirming self-worth and working on healthy communication and self-trust—can help reduce fears of abandonment over time.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Sun-Mars trine on March 8: Take one bold step toward self-trust.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 28 Feb. 2025
Start practicing self-trust and release the need to control the energy of others.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, experiencing the call of the void can be an invitation to deepen our self-understanding and self-trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
For women in the industry, combining deep specialization with self-trust and adaptability can be a powerful strategy for breaking new ground and achieving career success.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2024
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Margie Warrell, who has written extensively about leadership and courage, told me that self-trust is the foundation for speaking up.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Take small breaks from seeking reassurance (like waiting 10 minutes before sending a check-in text) to build self-trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Fostering emotional stability—through affirming self-worth and working on healthy communication and self-trust—can help reduce fears of abandonment over time.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Sun-Mars trine on March 8: Take one bold step toward self-trust.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 28 Feb. 2025
Start practicing self-trust and release the need to control the energy of others.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025
Ultimately, experiencing the call of the void can be an invitation to deepen our self-understanding and self-trust.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
For women in the industry, combining deep specialization with self-trust and adaptability can be a powerful strategy for breaking new ground and achieving career success.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-trust
Noun
-
The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
-
This uncertainty is eroding confidence in traditional safe-haven assets, contributing to broader market instability.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
That means aid workers have no assurance the military won’t strike them.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
-
The gap between vague assurances and complex data fuels frustration among those waiting.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Kajabi’s data shows that entrepreneurial creators make 25% more than their social-first counterparts and are 20% more likely to report higher self-confidence and self-esteem.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
-
Bradford thought Trump would respect his self-confidence; Trump instead was just mind-blown by a man putting his job on the line for no reason.—
Laura Bassett,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Smith fills a vital role as a defensive-minded midfielder who is adept at winning balls in the air and never losing her composure.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
-
Their insights can offer new perspectives and practical advice on how to manage rejection while maintaining your professional composure.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
That self-assurance helped the gifted actor make history, becoming the youngest person to sign a first-look deal at a studio at 14 years old.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
-
With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer).—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Self-trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-trust. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share