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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Origin of self-confidence

First recorded in 1630–40

SYNONYMS FOR self-confidence

1. assurance, self-possession, self-respect, poise. 2. conceit, self-esteem.

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Related formsself-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 Formsself-confident, adjectiveself-confidently, adverb

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Word Origin and History for self-confident

self-confident

adj.

1610s, from self- + confident. Related: self-confidently.

self-confidence

also self confidence, 1650s, from self- + confidence.

self-confidence

noun

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