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Recent Examples of self-doubt
Ko had experienced lulls and low points yet never had suffered such crippling self-doubt.
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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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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
See all Example Sentences for self-doubt
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“Self-doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-doubt. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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