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self·con·fi·dence

self-confidence

 
pronunciation:
self kan fih dihns
part of speech: noun
definition: faith in oneself and one's own abilities.
The gymnast's self-confidence helped her to perform well.
similar words:
assurance, poise
derivations: self-confident (adj.), self-confidently (adv.)