self-confidence meaning

Definition of self-confidence

1. freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
   • his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular
   • after that failure he lost his confidence
   • she spoke with authority

   Synonyms: assurance, self-assurance, confidence, authority, sureness

   Type of: certainty

   Related forms: self-confident

How to pronounce self-confidence

self-confidence is pronounced /ˌsɛlfˈkɑnfədəns/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.