SELF-CONFIDENCES Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

self-confidence

noun

ˌself-ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s

Definition of self-confidence

as in confidence

great faith in oneself or one's abilities for so young a pianist, he has remarkable composure and self-confidence on stage

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Recent Examples of self-confidence But taking charge can cause kids to shut down and hurt their self-confidence. — Juli Fraga, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026 Her experience at the club is helping boost her self-confidence, Sharaya said. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Kristen does this with a voice that is authentically hers, inspiring all women to tap into their self-confidence. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026 Chuck Yeager had a vibe of self-confidence and a certain Americana that feels very Hal, and Kyle also has that in spades. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-confidence

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Noun

There’s a huge confidence chasm between those who approve of the country’s leadership under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and those who don’t — just 37% of the latter have faith in the vote.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Alternatively, depression may involve placing too much confidence in outdated forecasts.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

Reiter’s character’s brash self-assurance, along with her expressive face and physicality, really complement a deadpan Wickline.

— Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026
The 25-year-old from California opened the final with some swagger, popping four aces in the first game, but his self-assurance quickly ebbed.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of self-assurance

Noun

Departments operating controls need clear responsibilities; risk and compliance functions provide oversight; independent assurance needs reliable evidence.

— Manny Khan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Cortez also challenges the revenue figures and assurances about financial controls in Gildan’s 2024 and 2025 annual filings.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

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