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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Summit also opens up about quitting his day job as a CPA and grappling with self-doubt.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
General Daily Insight for July 08, 2024 Opportunities arise, but self-doubt threatens to put a stop to them.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024
People magazine adds that the characters will deal with self-doubt in the upcoming season.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 July 2024
From the financial stress of parting ways with a big sponsor to his first time failing to secure a medal at an international competition, Hill learned to overcome his self-doubt and become secure in his decisions for himself and his career ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 8 July 2024
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Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 12 July 2024
General Daily Insight for July 08, 2024 Opportunities arise, but self-doubt threatens to put a stop to them.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 July 2024
People magazine adds that the characters will deal with self-doubt in the upcoming season.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 July 2024
From the financial stress of parting ways with a big sponsor to his first time failing to secure a medal at an international competition, Hill learned to overcome his self-doubt and become secure in his decisions for himself and his career ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 8 July 2024
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“Self-doubt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-doubt. Accessed 21 Jul. 2024.
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