Confidence
Confidence noun - Great faith in oneself or one's abilities.
Usage example: a lifelong confidence that enabled her to achieve great things despite powerful obstacles
Self-doubt
Self-doubt noun - Lack of self-confidence.
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Synonyms for Self-doubt
Confidence is an antonym for self-doubt.
Both words in one sentence
- Alibaba's lack of confidence and self-doubt, especially in the Balbadd arc, made him indecisive which in turn caused problems when he tried to stand up to his older brother the king of Balbadd on behalf of his people.
Source: Fatal Flaw -
Offering a deeper look into their relationship, the book contrasts Bucky's guilt and self-doubt with Natasha's confidence and pragmatic demeanor.
Source: Comic Book / Bucky Barnes - Cue a huge monster showing up, a monster that is a manifestation of Lyude's self-doubt, self-hate, low-confidence, and broken status.
Source: Break The Cutie / Video Games
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