How to Use self-confidence in a Sentence

self-confidence

noun
  • And yet his self-confidence was a kind of hubris.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
  • Not just on my self-confidence, but on my skin.
    — Essence, 27 Jan. 2026
  • One of them is the self-knowledge and self-confidence that has come.
    — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The self-confidence did even more for her than the diplomas.
    — Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • My self-confidence and self-worth had been destroyed.
    — Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Hair loss can often lead to a lack of self-confidence in both men and women.
    — Kody Boye, The Arizona Republic, 25 June 2024
  • Mamdani still thinks that his self-confidence and grace can bend markets to his will.
    — Nicole Gelinas, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
  • To me, with age comes wisdom, self-confidence, and a new self-awareness.
    — Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
  • That feeling of self-confidence is worth more than anything.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
  • The shift here is granting them the gift of agency which, in the long run, builds self-confidence.
    — Nicole Lipkin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
  • The victory, while a boost to the city’s self-confidence at the time, proved short-lived.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
  • Her self-confidence is shot and she's dealt with depression.
    — Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Don’t let uncertainty set in or cause a lack of self-confidence.
    — Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2024
  • For Beer, being on the road tends to be great for her own self-confidence and mental health.
    — Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2025
  • See how these Bronx students are building boats and self-confidence.
    — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 June 2025
  • Najarro says it's been a blast watching the girls' self-confidence grow with it.
    — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
  • The silver lining is that those roots can bring strength, stamina and self-confidence.
    — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The biggest variable of his success lies in his self-confidence.
    — Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Along with promoting play, dolls like these can help children feel less alone and boost their self-confidence.
    — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Chris becomes plagued with loneliness and a lack of self-confidence.
    — Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 24 July 2024
  • The silver lining is that those roots can bring strength, stamina, and self-confidence.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
  • These can include a fear of failure, a belief in scarcity, or a lack of self-confidence.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
  • This display of your self-confidence may convince your audience more than any words would.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
  • Sincere desire is a thousand times stronger than self-confidence.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • These suits allude to the self-confidence that has carried her throughout her career.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Oct. 2024
  • What lessons about resilience and self-confidence came directly out of the process of making this project?
    — Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
  • This reawakens your joy, passion and self-confidence, making your dating life feel fun again.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The star also opened up about building self-confidence through her beauty brand, Rare.
    — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
  • The space program then was a projection of prowess and self-confidence.
    — Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2025
  • Yet his calm self-confidence and assertive humility are within reach for all of us.
    — Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

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