SELF-CONFIDENCE 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 Finally, employees need to develop financial self-confidence. — Dr. Erika Rasure, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 But taking charge can cause kids to shut down and hurt their self-confidence. — Juli Fraga, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026 Her experience at the club is helping boost her self-confidence, Sharaya said. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Chuck Yeager had a vibe of self-confidence and a certain Americana that feels very Hal, and Kyle also has that in spades. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-confidence

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Noun

Unfortunately, South Korea’s situation is becoming more precarious — and thus conflict more likely — as Kim’s confidence grows and resolve weakens in Seoul and Washington.

— Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
The Field Partner Program began as a pilot in 2025 and is scaling with the 2026 crop, helping brands support regenerative agriculture goals with confidence.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

Reiter’s character’s brash self-assurance, along with her expressive face and physicality, really complement a deadpan Wickline.

— Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026
The 25-year-old from California opened the final with some swagger, popping four aces in the first game, but his self-assurance quickly ebbed.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of self-assurance

Noun

Adams added a warning to companies, along with politicians from both parties, about trying to sell false assurances of economic restoration.

— Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2026
Those assurances preceded Machado’s dramatic reappearance Sunday at a Catholic church in Lara state and a journey across northern Venezuela that drew thousands of cheering supporters to highways and city streets.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

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