self-confidence
nounfeminine/aw.tu.kõˈfjɐ̃.sɐ/medium
au·to·con·fi·an·ca
Definition
Confidence in oneself; assurance in one's own abilities, qualities, and judgments.
Self-confidence is key to successful public speaking.
Her self-confidence grew after the positive feedback.
Common collocations
high self-confidencelack of self-confidenceboost self-confidence
Etymology
Formação portuguesa: prefixo 'auto-' + 'confiança'.