self-distrust

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Noun
  • Between the sticks - Bayern seem reluctant to retire Neuer but this diffidence is helping no one.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • At its best, the uncomfortably intimate aesthetic of the films combined with the general diffidence at their heart attempted to epitomize a generational temperament and linguistic sensibility.
    Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2024
Noun
  • Social isolation: People who have limited social interactions may feel a sense of rejection or insecurity, which can worsen anxiety.
    Ashley Olivine, Ph.D., MPH, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2025
  • And our results have implications for global health amid aging populations and growing economic insecurity.
    Michael Gurven, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This technology could also be powerful in addressing the confidence gap that has held women back for generations, the self-doubt and internalized societal messages women often carry that undervalue their abilities and discourage risk-taking, particularly in public or male-dominated arenas.
    Erin Grau, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
  • The full moon in Leo on February 12 asks you to let go of lingering insecurities or self-doubt.
    Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Self-distrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-distrust. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.

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