self-doubt

(sĕlf′dout′)

A lack of faith or confidence in oneself.

self′-doubt′ing adj.

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self-doubt

the act or state of doubting oneself

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

self′-doubt′

lack of confidence in one's own motives, ability, etc.

[1840–50]

self′-doubt′ing, adj.

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self-doubt - lack of self-confidence

diffidence, self-distrust

timidity, timidness, timorousness - fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

hesitance, hesitancy - a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something

unassertiveness - diffidence about self promotion

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self-doubt

[ˌselfˈdaʊt] N → desconfianza f de sí mismo

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