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self-confidence

[ self-kon-fi-duhns, self- ]
/ ˌsɛlfˈkɒn fɪ dəns, ˈsɛlf- /
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noun

realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc.
excessive or inflated confidence in one's own judgment, ability, etc.

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RELATED WORDS

self-assured, fearless, self-reliant, poised, assured, know-it-all, sanguine, hotdog, hotshot, undoubtful

Nearby words

self-composed, self-conceit, self-concept, self-conception, self-confessed, self-confidence, self-congratulation, self-conscious, self-consecration, self-consequence, self-consistent

Origin of self-confidence

First recorded in 1630–40

Related forms

self-con·fi·dent, adjectiveself-con·fi·dent·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for self-confident

self-confidence

noun

confidence in one's own powers, judgment, etc

Derived Forms

self-confident, adjectiveself-confidently, adverb
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