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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While the story could benefit from moments of self-doubt, Hazel’s love for her mother is all-encompassing.
—Harold Goldberg, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Often, self-doubt says the path will be too long, risky or difficult.
—Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
This song is rooted in personal experience, illustrating how someone familiar with self-doubt and failure can rise again, blooming even in adversity.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
This requires you to push past self-doubt and embrace your truth with confidence and courage.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Harold Goldberg, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Often, self-doubt says the path will be too long, risky or difficult.
—Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
This song is rooted in personal experience, illustrating how someone familiar with self-doubt and failure can rise again, blooming even in adversity.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 3 Apr. 2025
This requires you to push past self-doubt and embrace your truth with confidence and courage.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-doubt
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“Self-doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-doubt. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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