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Definition of self-doubt - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
psychologydoubting one's own abilities or decisions
- She struggled with self-doubt before the big presentation.
2.
worthstate of questioning personal worth
- Self-doubt made her feel unworthy of success.
Origin of self-doubt
Middle English, self + doute (doubt)
Terms with self-doubt included in their meaning
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self-doubt
not confident about one's abilities or decisions
self-doubt
period of uncertainty and confusion about one's self
self-doubt
part of you that doubts your abilities
self-doubt
lack of confidence in oneself
self doubt
used to question if something is caused by oneself or imagination
self-doubt
period of uncertainty about one's sense of self
self-doubt
questioning one's own sanity or judgment
self-doubt
feeling of lacking confidence or ability
self-doubt
period of intense questioning about one's own life or purpose
self-doubt
doubt one's own decisions or actions
mental health
overconfident self-view that can cover deep self-doubt
self-doubt
lack confidence in oneself
self-doubt
lack confidence in oneself
self-doubt
lose motivation after comparing with others
abuse
psychological abuse causing confusion and self-doubt
self-doubt
lacking self-assurance or certainty
self-doubt
lacking self-assurance or belief in one's abilities
self-doubt
feeling of not being good enough
Examples of self-doubt in a sentence
Overcoming self-doubt is crucial for personal growth. His self-doubt prevented him from speaking up in meetings.
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- French:doute de soi, manque de confiance, ...
- German:Selbstzweifel, ...
- Italian:insicurezza, dubbio su se stessi, ...
- Spanish:inseguridad, duda personal, ...
- Portuguese:insegurança, autoquestionamento, ...
- Chinese:自我怀疑, ...
- Japanese:自己不信, 自己疑念, ...
- Arabic:شَكّ الذَّات, شك ذاتي, ...
- Hebrew:סָפֵק עַצְמִי, חוֹסֶר בִּטָּחוֹן עַצְמִי, ...
- Russian:неуверенность в себе, сомнения в себе, ...
- Ukrainian:невпевненість у собі, сумнів у собі, ...
- Hindi:आत्म-संदेह, स्वयं पर संदेह, ...
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