self-doubt
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of self-doubt
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Simon’s powers flare up uncontrollably when he’s beset by anxiety and self-doubt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
"A lot of musicians, no matter how good they are, we all experience that little bit of self-doubt sometimes," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
"It did result in a lot of tears and a lot of self-doubt at the beginning and I think that's completely normal and it's part of the process."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
As you can see, Brockman’s writing is full of uncertainty, ambition, introspection, raw emotion, self-awareness and self-doubt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Rasheed’s faultfinding left her stricken in the kitchen with self-doubt.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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