self-doubt
noun
plural self-doubts
: a lack of faith in oneself : a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about one's abilities, actions, etc.
plagued with/by self-doubt
overcame her self-doubts
The man who comes through the pages of this straightforwardly written autobiography is eminently human, full of self-doubt about his personal life and his career …—
Walter Goodman
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Ko had experienced lulls and low points yet never had suffered such crippling self-doubt.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
This might be a sign of experiencing imposter syndrome and having a false concern of self-doubt in yourself.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The executive producer, who oversees the podcast unit and sometimes has to overcome self-doubt, shares tips on how to thrive.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
Robles’ underdog story involves coaches, teammates, siblings and his loyal mom, Judy (played by Jennifer Lopez), helping a young Anthony navigate self-doubt, a troubled home life and those who underestimate his fortitude.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
This might be a sign of experiencing imposter syndrome and having a false concern of self-doubt in yourself.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The executive producer, who oversees the podcast unit and sometimes has to overcome self-doubt, shares tips on how to thrive.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Jan. 2025
Robles’ underdog story involves coaches, teammates, siblings and his loyal mom, Judy (played by Jennifer Lopez), helping a young Anthony navigate self-doubt, a troubled home life and those who underestimate his fortitude.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Self-doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-doubt. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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