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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Also self-as·sur·ance [self-uh-shoor-uhns, self-] /ˈsɛlf əˈʃʊər əns, ˌsɛlf-/ .
Origin of self-confidence
First recorded in 1630–40
OTHER WORDS FROM self-confidence
self-con·fi·dent, adjectiveself-con·fi·dent·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for self-confidence
self-confidence
noun
confidence in one's own powers, judgment, etc
Derived forms of self-confidence
self-confident, adjectiveself-confidently, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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