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 In foreign policy, too, the democracies need to regain self-confidence—and back democratic allies against forces that threaten our systems and values. — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026 The museum’s mission is to foster curiosity, self-confidence, and a love of learning in children through enriching, hands-on exhibits and programs. — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 If Tovar’s belief in Beals remained consistent, Beals’ self-confidence increased this season. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Your energy, self-confidence and competitive spirit are impossible to ignore, making this a powerful time for personal reinvention. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-confidence

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Noun

She's found that parents who are more open about these topics give their children more confidence and self-efficacy.

— Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Just how charged the debate has become was clear when the Greens filed a motion of no confidence against the government on Thursday over its heatwave response.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

Now In February 2026, the EU finalized its Omnibus I revisions to the CSRD, narrowing the scope and assurance requirements that many organizations had been preparing for.

— Joel Carboni, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Despite government assurances, humanitarian groups warn that the scale of assistance still falls short of the need.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Definition of assurance

Noun

In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Because this brazen self-assurance still leads to drafting guys 100 picks early just because an assistant coach got a warm, fuzzy feeling.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of self-assurance

Noun

Control and composure are at the core of this leadership philosophy.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
In a 1-1 game in the 10th, Brewers reliever Joel Kuhnel lost his composure after issuing an intentional walk to Crow-Armstrong to face Alex Bregman with runners on the corners and two outs.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026

Definition of composure

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