Confidence and Timorousness

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Confidence noun - Great faith in oneself or one's abilities.

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Timorousness is an antonym for confidence.

Timorousness noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.

Usage example: the timorousness with which so many politicians approach hot-button issues

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Confidence is an antonym for timorousness in topics: hesitancy, shyness, humbleness.

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