self-confidence

self-confidence
/self'kon"fi deuhns, self"-/, n.
1. realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc.
2. excessive or inflated confidence in one's own judgment, ability, etc.
[1630-40]
Syn. 1. assurance, self-possession, self-respect, poise. 2. conceit, self-esteem.

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