self-distrust (Meaning)
self-distrust (n)
lack of self-confidence
self-distrust (n.)
Want of confidence in one' self; diffidence.
Synonyms & Antonyms of self-distrust
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Antonyms:
- self-confidence
- self-trust
- aplomb
- self-trust
- overconfidence
- complacency
- self-complacency
- assurance
- self-esteem
- pride
- overconfidence
- ego
- egoism
- aplomb
- egotism
- hubris
- ego
- complacence
- complacency
- self-assuredness
- self-assuredness
- self-confidence
- egoism
- hubris
- confidence
- vanity
- confidence
- self-esteem
- self-complacency
- complacence
- self-assurance
- self-assurance
- pride
- vanity
- assurance
- egotism
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Antonyms:
- self-satisfaction
- self-importance
- cockiness
- conceitedness
- self-content
- equanimity
- pomposity
- coolness
- pomposity
- equanimity
- self-contentment
- smugness
- self-admiration
- self-contentment
- composure
- conceit
- self-admiration
- vainglory
- vainglory
- pridefulness
- self-satisfaction
- self-conceit
- calmness
- self-importance
- pridefulness
- vaingloriousness
- self-opinion
- self-conceit
- coolness
- self-glorification
- cockiness
- smugness
- pompousness
- self-content
- self-applause
- self-glorification
- self-applause
- composure
- calmness
- pompousness
- vaingloriousness
- self-opinion
- conceitedness
- conceit
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self-distrust Sentence Examples
- Plagued by self-distrust, she hesitated to take the plunge and start her own business.
- Their constant criticism had eroded his confidence, fostering a profound sense of self-distrust.
- Her self-distrust manifested in a fear of public speaking, making it difficult for her to share her ideas.
- The scars of past failures weighed heavily on his mind, fueling a deep-seated self-distrust.
- She spiraled into a cycle of negative self-talk, perpetuating her feelings of self-distrust.
- His self-distrust extended to his relationships, causing him to question the love of others.
- Years of abuse had shattered her self-esteem, leaving her crippled with self-distrust.
- Overcome by self-distrust, she sabotaged her own success out of fear of failure.
- The underlying current of self-distrust made it impossible for her to fully trust her instincts.
- Breaking the cycle of self-distrust required facing her fears and confronting her negative beliefs.
FAQs About the word self-distrust
lack of self-confidenceWant of confidence in one' self; diffidence.
diffidence, insecurity, self-doubt, misgiving,doubt,apprehension
self-confidence, self-trust, aplomb, self-trust, overconfidence, complacency, self-complacency, assurance, self-esteem, pride
Plagued by self-distrust, she hesitated to take the plunge and start her own business.
Their constant criticism had eroded his confidence, fostering a profound sense of self-distrust.
Her self-distrust manifested in a fear of public speaking, making it difficult for her to share her ideas.
The scars of past failures weighed heavily on his mind, fueling a deep-seated self-distrust.
