How to Use self-confidence in a Sentence

self-confidence

noun
  • One of them is the self-knowledge and self-confidence that has come.
    Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
  • But this is self-confidence, this is rooted in a child.
    J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2024
  • Hair loss can often lead to a lack of self-confidence in both men and women.
    Kody Boye, The Arizona Republic, 25 June 2024
  • So much of his self-confidence was taken away from him.
    Meg Dunn, CNN, 10 Mar. 2023
  • To me, with age comes wisdom, self-confidence, and a new self-awareness.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Another key along the way is to work on self-confidence.
    María Quiles, Vogue, 16 July 2024
  • There’s a quiet self-confidence in 400-meter runners in the track world.
    Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2024
  • These can include a fear of failure, a belief in scarcity, or a lack of self-confidence.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
  • My self-confidence and happiness was at an all-time low.
    Men's Health, 6 May 2023
  • The biggest variable of his success lies in his self-confidence.
    Julian McWilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Feb. 2023
  • The self-confidence to play the part of himself did not come easily for Ismaily.
    Grayson Haver Currin, New York Times, 27 June 2023
  • The star also opened up about building self-confidence through her beauty brand, Rare.
    Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Don’t let uncertainty set in or cause a lack of self-confidence.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2024
  • By the 6th, though, your self-confidence will break down obstacles, and your willingness to take some risks will set the stage for real progress on many fronts.
    Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Chris becomes plagued with loneliness and a lack of self-confidence.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 24 July 2024
  • Panek has this to say about self-confidence: Embrace each day with the assurance of having given it your all.
    Ashley Stahl, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Restoring a sense of power and self-confidence will go a long way in healing the effects of bullying.
    Sherri Gordon, Parents, 30 July 2024
  • These suits allude to the self-confidence that has carried her throughout her career.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Oct. 2024
  • With the support of caring adults, scouts can also build self-confidence in their eating and body image.
    Oona Hanson, Parents, 6 Dec. 2023
  • There is a huge blow to the self-confidence and self-esteem of the amputee being blocked from participation in sports.
    Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Judging by Chang’s short-fuse reactions, Matt has been chipping away at his self-confidence for a while now.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Leo July 23-August 22 Your self-confidence could be at a high point today.
    Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • From building self-confidence, being proud of where people come from, and feeling good about their skin color and body shape.
    María Ramos Pacheco, Dallas News, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Robinson’s story is the saddening one of an artist who might have had the talent to be a design star but not the public-facing self-confidence.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The free online program is a resource on body image and self-confidence for adolescents and adults to process questions and feelings raised by the film.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Neal has always possessed a high level of self-confidence.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2023
  • This display of your self-confidence may convince your audience more than any words would.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2024
  • LaBelle is the film's fulcrum, portraying Michaels as a man bursting with self-confidence but who finds himself in way over his head.
    Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Sep. 2024
  • Easing stress is essential to your mental health and building self-confidence.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Each little victory starts to give back self-confidence, which encourages them to keep going and keep getting better.
    Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024

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