self-confidence
|self-con-fi-dence|
B2
/ˌsɛlfˈkɒnfɪdəns/
trust in oneself
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-confidence' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'confidence', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'confidence' comes from Latin 'confidentia', meaning 'firmly trusting'.
Historical Evolution
'confidence' evolved from the Latin word 'confidentia', through Old French 'confidence', and eventually became the modern English word 'confidence'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'confidence' meant 'firmly trusting', but over time it evolved to include the sense of self-assurance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment.
Her self-confidence grew after she successfully completed the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35