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self-confidence

[ self-kon-fi-duhns, self- ]

noun

  1. realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. excessive or inflated confidence in one's own judgment, ability, etc.

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self-confidence

noun

  1. confidence in one's own powers, judgment, etc
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ-ˈDzԴھԳ, adjective
  • ˌ-ˈDzԴھԳly, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • -Dzf·Գ adjective
  • -Dzf·Գ·ly adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of self-confidence1

First recorded in 1630–40
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The father-of-five added knife crime would not be eradicated "as long as humans walk this planet", but he hoped to "inspire self-confidence" through self-defence.

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"It must be clear that we will not give in to the US. We need to show strength and self-confidence," he added.

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It's a sign of the delusional self-confidence in their own mendacious powers that the tech oligarchs who are financing this idiotic idea insist on going with that branding anyway.

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That approach displayed timidity, pessimism, defeatism, and lack of self-confidence, which is why Trump was clobbering Biden in the polls even prior to voters realizing the extent of Biden’s weakness during his debate with Trump.

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Russell's self-confidence is deeply held, and has been there for as long as he has been racing.

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