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self·con·fi·dence
 self-confidence
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- pronunciation:
- self
kan
fih
dihns
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noun |
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faith in oneself and one's own abilities.
The gymnast's self-confidence helped her to perform well.- similar words:
- assurance, poise
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| related words: |
arrogance, certainty, composure, confidence |
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| derivations: |
self-confident (adj.), self-confidently (adv.) |
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