self-trust

noun

Examples of self-trust in a Sentence

he had the self-trust to quit his secure job and start his own business
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For women in the industry, combining deep specialization with self-trust and adaptability can be a powerful strategy for breaking new ground and achieving career success. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2024 Her self-trust back in place, Simone Biles is taking on every challenge U.S. gymnastics championships highlights: Simone Biles wins ninth national ... Emily Giambalvo, Washington Post, 23 July 2024 Today, that self-trust and drive resonates with me, with a final lesson: to always keep women like my abuela near. Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024 Trusting Our Decisions Self-confidence is rooted in self-trust. Sara Khaki, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Creating an accountability system is a potent tool for building self-trust. Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023 However, finding ways to encourage self-trust can rival the uncomfortable nature of uncertainty in their lives, Elliott highlights in his online posts. Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 5 Oct. 2023 There’s an inherent lack of self-trust in a lot of criticism. Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Apr. 2023 Trust begins with trusting yourself, and people with self-trust can more easily extend trust to others and believe in their own abilities. Dominik Szot, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-trust was in 1526

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“Self-trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-trust. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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