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self_confidence

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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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