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
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for so young a pianist, he has remarkable composure and self-confidence on stage
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Comments From her years as a field hockey player and now as a mom in the public eye, Kylie Kelce knows firsthand the importance of self-confidence.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
Rico’s blind self-confidence imbues him with some all-American charm, but the three women in his life aren’t so bullish on his career.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2025
Each adventure on the platform reflects real-life experiences, adding humor, life lessons, and affirmations that promote self-confidence, curiosity, and ingenuity.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-confidence. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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