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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In this oppressive setting, Tony’s self-doubts gradually take over, unsettling both his performance and his mental health.
—Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
Not known for excessive self-doubt, he was brought low when his effort to build a streaming video app for short-form content with Meg Whitman, the former C.E.O. of eBay, proved an embarrassing flop.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 13 June 2024
Giving a prone, unconscious person a haircut seems like a tall order even for a Pavia Prize–winning sociopathic genius physicist like Jason B. Leaving Ryan’s place, Jason B has what sure looks like a moment of self-doubt.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 June 2024
When considering Gemini’s need to obtain the facts, this crystal can encourage them to pursue their goals without second-guessing themselves and succumbing to self-doubt.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 June 2024
Not known for excessive self-doubt, he was brought low when his effort to build a streaming video app for short-form content with Meg Whitman, the former C.E.O. of eBay, proved an embarrassing flop.
—Peter Baker, New York Times, 13 June 2024
Giving a prone, unconscious person a haircut seems like a tall order even for a Pavia Prize–winning sociopathic genius physicist like Jason B. Leaving Ryan’s place, Jason B has what sure looks like a moment of self-doubt.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 12 June 2024
When considering Gemini’s need to obtain the facts, this crystal can encourage them to pursue their goals without second-guessing themselves and succumbing to self-doubt.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
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“Self-doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-doubt. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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