Self-confidence
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| # The state of being [[self-confident]] | # The state of being [[self-confident]] | ||
| # A [[measure]] of one's [[belief]] in one's own [[abilities]] | # A [[measure]] of one's [[belief]] in one's own [[abilities]] | ||
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| + | The socio-[[psychology|psychological]] concept of '''self-confidence''' relates to self-assuredness in one's personal judgment, ability, [[power (sociology)| power]], etc., sometimes manifested excessively. | ||
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| + | * [[confidence]] (often equivalent to self-confidence) | ||
| + | * [[hubris]] (excessive self-confidence) | ||
| + | * [[self-esteem]] (conceit, or favourable opinion of oneself, or self-acceptance). | ||
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| + | Lack of self-confidence is called '''timidness''' or '''timidity'''. Being afraid of failure is a sign of this. | ||
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- The state of being self-confident
- A measure of one's belief in one's own abilities
The socio-psychological concept of self-confidence relates to self-assuredness in one's personal judgment, ability, power, etc., sometimes manifested excessively.
Compare:
- confidence (often equivalent to self-confidence)
- hubris (excessive self-confidence)
- self-esteem (conceit, or favourable opinion of oneself, or self-acceptance).
Lack of self-confidence is called timidness or timidity. Being afraid of failure is a sign of this.
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