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:
- hubris
- ego
- self-trust
- vanity
- assurance
- vanity
- self-assurance
- ego
- assurance
- aplomb
- self-confidence
- self-assuredness
- complacence
- hubris
- egotism
- egoism
- overconfidence
- self-complacency
- self-confidence
- pride
- overconfidence
- complacency
- confidence
- pride
- complacency
- self-esteem
- self-assuredness
- aplomb
- self-trust
- self-assurance
- confidence
- complacence
- egotism
- self-complacency
- self-esteem
- egoism
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Antonyms:
- vainglory
- self-content
- self-applause
- composure
- self-admiration
- self-satisfaction
- conceit
- pridefulness
- calmness
- self-satisfaction
- self-applause
- cockiness
- vaingloriousness
- self-opinion
- self-importance
- self-conceit
- self-opinion
- pomposity
- pomposity
- self-glorification
- coolness
- composure
- vainglory
- conceitedness
- vaingloriousness
- pompousness
- equanimity
- self-content
- self-glorification
- self-importance
- pompousness
- equanimity
- conceit
- self-conceit
- conceitedness
- cockiness
- coolness
- self-admiration
- calmness
- self-contentment
- smugness
- pridefulness
- smugness
- self-contentment
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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,doubt, misgiving,apprehension
hubris, ego, self-trust, vanity, assurance, vanity, self-assurance, ego, assurance, aplomb
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.
