self-con·fi·dence

[self-kon-fi-duhns, self-]
noun
1.
realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc.
2.
excessive or inflated confidence in one's own judgment, ability, etc.

Origin:
1630–40

self-con·fi·dent, adjective
self-con·fi·dent·ly, adverb


1. assurance, self-possession, self-respect, poise. 2. conceit, self-esteem.
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self-confidence
 
n
confidence in one's own powers, judgment, etc
 
self-'confident
 
adj
 
self-'confidently
 
adv

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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
self-confidence
 
n
confidence in one's own powers, judgment, etc
 
self-'confident
 
adj
 
self-'confidently
 
adv

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self-confident
1617, from self + confident (q.v.).
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Example sentences
First off, a self-confident paper would be perfectly happy to have some
  internal debate.
We recommend selecting a pup that is not timid but appears self-confident and
  alert.
She was beautiful in an utterly natural and self-confident way.
He is a self-confident fellow, although his sense of humour protects him from
  arrogance.
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