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
Examples of self-confidence in a Sentence
for so young a pianist, he has remarkable composure and self-confidence on stage
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The success of Un Verano Sin Ti—nominated for a Grammy for album of the Year, and the first album by a Latin artist to have 10 billion streams on Spotify, as well as being the album with the most streams in 2022 and 2023, among other accolades—gave him self-confidence.
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Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Adam has taught me several lessons throughout our relationship, from the importance of developing more self-confidence and self-compassion to inspiring me to start a therapy journey.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
To go up 2-0 against St. Louis just to lose again, pushed out of the series by a team that found another level, would challenge any athlete’s self-confidence.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Both mental and physical factors can undermine your self-confidence and body image during and after pregnancy.
—Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
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Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 1 May 2025
Adam has taught me several lessons throughout our relationship, from the importance of developing more self-confidence and self-compassion to inspiring me to start a therapy journey.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 28 Apr. 2025
To go up 2-0 against St. Louis just to lose again, pushed out of the series by a team that found another level, would challenge any athlete’s self-confidence.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Both mental and physical factors can undermine your self-confidence and body image during and after pregnancy.
—Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-confidence
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“Self-confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-confidence. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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