self-confidence
noun
self-con·fi·dence
ˌself-ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s 
-ˌden(t)s
: confidence in oneself and in one's powers and abilities
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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Eliza Brooke, Vox, 23 May 2025
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—Mara Santilli, SELF, 22 May 2025
With this new edition and the broader series in general, the mother-daughter pair are seeking to inspire individuality and self-confidence in children.
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The game is a minefield, every step more precarious than the last — self-discipline, self-confidence and self-delusion in all directions.
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Eliza Brooke, Vox, 23 May 2025
For example, recently published research by Australian psychologists found that survey participants who practiced manifestation also perceived themselves as more successful in the present and future and demonstrated higher levels of self-confidence in achieving their goals than those who did not.
—Mara Santilli, SELF, 22 May 2025
With this new edition and the broader series in general, the mother-daughter pair are seeking to inspire individuality and self-confidence in children.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 22 May 2025
The game is a minefield, every step more precarious than the last — self-discipline, self-confidence and self-delusion in all directions.
—Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-confidence. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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