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- [self kon-fi-duh ns]
- /sɛlf ˈkɒn fɪ dəns/
- /self ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [self kon-fi-duh ns]
- /sɛlf ˈkɒn fɪ dəns/
Definitions of self-confidence word
- noun self-confidence realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc. 1
- noun self-confidence excessive or inflated confidence in one's own judgment, ability, etc. 1
- noun self-confidence assurance in own qualities 1
- uncountable noun self-confidence If you have self-confidence, you behave confidently because you feel sure of your abilities or value. 0
- noun self-confidence confidence in one's own powers, judgment, etc 0
- noun self-confidence confidence in oneself, one's own abilities, etc. 0
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Origin of self-confidence
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Self-confidence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
self-confidence popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for self-confidence
noun self-confidence
- amour-propre — self-respect
- assurance — If you give someone an assurance that something is true or will happen, you say that it is definitely true or will definitely happen, in order to make them feel less worried.
- conceitedness — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
- dependability — software reliability
- determination — Determination is the quality that you show when you have decided to do something and you will not let anything stop you.
adverb self-confidence
- assuredly — If something is assuredly true, it is definitely true.
- confidently — having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.
- dashingly — In a dashing manner.
- overconfidently — In an overconfident manner.
Antonyms for self-confidence
noun self-confidence
- discreetness — judicious in one's conduct or speech, especially with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
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