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单词 self-confidence
释义

self-confidence

uncountable noun
If you have self-confidence, you behave confidently because you feel sure of your abilities or value.
With the end of my love affair, I lost all the self-confidence I once had.
Richard's self confidence is growing steadily.
Synonyms: self-assurance, confidence, poise, nerve More Synonyms of self-confidence

self-confidence in British English

noun
confidence in one's own powers, judgment, etc
Derived forms
self-confident (ˌself-ˈconfident)
adjective
self-confidently (ˌself-ˈconfidently)
adverb

self-confidence in American English

(ˈsɛlfˈkɑnfədəns)
noun
confidence in oneself, one's own abilities, etc.
SIMILAR WORDS:  ˈconfidence
Derived forms
self-confident (ˈself-ˈconfident)
adjective
self-confidently (ˈself-ˈconfidently)
adverb

Examples of 'self-confidence' in a sentence
self-confidence

His wife had a knowing insight into his supreme self-confidence.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He thinks that mood of national self-confidence is still with us and affecting current political thought.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It is therefore likely to have great self-confidence.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
Your self-confidence was low so you were vulnerable to his chat.
The Sun (2009)
Economic strength will restore our respect in the world and our national self-confidence.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He can remain in that position only by showing great self-confidence when it comes to his partners.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Her problems are her weight and low self-confidence.
The Sun (2015)
It just brought so much self-confidence.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The intellectual self-confidence of the expert.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It was all about national self-confidence.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Perhaps she is boosting low self-confidence by keeping you on your toes but your marriage will suffer if she goes on like this.
The Sun (2009)
What effect would success have on my self-esteem and my self-confidence?
Lindenfield, Gael 50 Ways to Become a Self-Confident Woman (1989)
An amused smile plays across his lips; he works a room with supreme self-confidence.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
That doesn't do much for your self-confidence.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
My self-confidence and self-esteem were at their lowest in life.
Christianity Today (2000)
Clearly his body image isn't affecting his self-confidence too much.
The Sun (2011)
But any such sense of national superiority or self-confidence has long gone, along with the empire.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
At the other end of the scale are passive people who are often low on self-confidence and self-esteem.
Harris, Jean Everything You Need to Know for Success in Business (1990)
What great self-confidence it shows in our nation, that we are assured enough to have others laugh at us like this.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)

In other languages
self-confidence

British English: self-confidence NOUN
If you have self-confidence, you behave confidently because you feel sure of your abilities or value.
When I lost my job, I lost all the self-confidence I once had.
  • American English: self-confidence
  • Brazilian Portuguese: autoconfiança
  • Chinese: 自信
  • European Spanish: confianza en sí mismo
  • French: confiance en soi
  • German: Selbstbewusstsein
  • Italian: sicurezza di sé
  • Japanese: 自信
  • Korean: 자신감
  • European Portuguese: autoconfiança
  • Latin American Spanish: confianza en sí mismo

Chinese translation of 'self-confidence'

self-confidence

(sɛlfˈkɔnfɪdns)

n (u)

  1. 自信心 (zìxìnxīn)
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