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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This internalized message can contribute to feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt and a reluctance to live up to their full potential.
—Deborah Cruz, Parents, 2 July 2024
Colorado native Anna Hall punched her ticket to Paris on Monday, winning the heptathlon at the U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials and overcoming self-doubt with the help of an all-time great.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 25 June 2024
For some, self-doubt might be an occasional stressor, while for others, the feeling can be chronic and debilitating.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 21 June 2024
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
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Deborah Cruz, Parents, 2 July 2024
Colorado native Anna Hall punched her ticket to Paris on Monday, winning the heptathlon at the U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials and overcoming self-doubt with the help of an all-time great.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 25 June 2024
For some, self-doubt might be an occasional stressor, while for others, the feeling can be chronic and debilitating.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 21 June 2024
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
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“Self-doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-doubt. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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