Synonyms of self-doubt

self-doubt

noun

as in insecurity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• insecurity
• diffidence
• self-distrust
• doubt
• misgiving
• apprehension

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confidence
• self-confidence
• assurance
• self-esteem
• self-assurance
• self-trust
• self-assuredness
• complacency
• aplomb
• egotism
• ego
• smugness
• overconfidence
• hubris
• egoism
• cockiness
• vanity
• pride
• self-satisfaction
• conceit
• complacence
• pomposity
• vainglory
• self-importance
• conceitedness
• self-admiration
• pridefulness
• pompousness
• self-complacency
• self-conceit
• self-opinion
• self-glorification
• self-contentment
• self-content
• vaingloriousness
• self-applause
• equanimity
• composure
• coolness
• calmness
• self-assumption
• self-consequence
• self-partiality

Examples of self-doubt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the poem’s last movement, the ghost of James Joyce appears, like Dante’s Virgil, to guide the speaker through this period of self-doubt. —Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024

As Latinas attempt to break through U.S. culture — which values achievements and generational wealth — Martínez underscores that fear, self-doubt, and anxiety may also creep up as a result of Latine cultural expectations to continue to help the family. —Zameena Mejia, refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024

Mitchell’s Hedwig is equal parts glamour and grunge, toeing the line between devil-may-care individuality and crippling self-doubt. —Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2024

Succumbing to a victim mentality in these moments can make your problems seem bigger and send you into a wave of self-doubt or self-pity. —Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 30 July 2024