self-doubt
noun
plural self-doubts
: a lack of faith in oneself : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about one's abilities, actions, etc.
plagued with/by self-doubt
overcame her self-doubts
The man who comes through the pages of this straightforwardly written autobiography is eminently human, full of self-doubt about his personal life and his career …—
Walter Goodman
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Nurture self-compassion: Be kind and compassionate toward yourself, especially in moments of self-doubt or failure.
—Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Ding admitted to mental health challenges, revealing how self-doubt and anxiety have affected his game.
—Leon Watson, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
At a certain point, Pepe says, the self-doubt and the hate created a snowball effect.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Songs begin in earnest confessions of self-doubt before spiraling into tales of polycule politics.
—Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Ding admitted to mental health challenges, revealing how self-doubt and anxiety have affected his game.
—Leon Watson, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
At a certain point, Pepe says, the self-doubt and the hate created a snowball effect.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Songs begin in earnest confessions of self-doubt before spiraling into tales of polycule politics.
—Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Self-doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-doubt. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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