self-confidence

noun
UK: /ˌselfˈkɒnfɪdəns/
US: /ˌselfˈkɑːnfɪdəns/

  1. Belief in your own abilities and qualities.

    1. She lacks self-confidence, so she is very shy.
    2. His success in the project boosted his self-confidence significantly and his manager noticed it.

  2. The feeling of being certain about your ability to do things well.

    1. Having self-confidence is important for success.
    2. Through practice and positive feedback, she gained self-confidence in her public speaking skills.

Synonyms

poise self-assurance composure confidence assurance
self-confidence adjective

  1. Exhibiting assurance in one's own worth and capabilities; acting with self-assurance.

    1. She felt self-confident before the exam.
    2. Despite the challenges, he maintained a self-confident attitude and persevered with his project.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-confidence" in English means: Belief in your own abilities and qualities., The feeling of being certain about your ability to do things well..

The phonetic transcription of "self-confidence" is /ˌselfˈkɒnfɪdəns/ in British English and /ˌselfˈkɑːnfɪdəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-confidence": poise, self-assurance, composure, confidence, assurance.

Example usage of "self-confidence": "She lacks self-confidence, so she is very shy.". More examples on the page.