self-doubt

English

Etymology

self- +‎ doubt

Noun

self-doubt (countable and uncountable, plural self-doubts)

  1. The doubting of one's own abilities.
    • 2022 April 6, Tom Allett, “I wouldn't want to work anywhere else”, in RAIL, number 954, page 43:
      None of the three feel they have encountered any resistance from colleagues in pursuing their chosen industry paths, although Rachel recalls how self-doubt initially hindered her progress.

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