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| Main Entry: | self-confidence |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | self assurance |
| Synonyms: | aplomb, self-assurance, inner strength, positive self-image |
| Antonyms: | diffidence, unsureness |
| Main Entry: | self-confidence |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | self assurance |
| Synonyms: | aplomb, self-assurance, inner strength, positive self-image |
| Antonyms: | diffidence, unsureness |
| Main Entry: | effrontery |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | nerve, boldness |
| Synonyms: | arrogance, assurance, audacity, backtalk, brass*, cheek*, chutzpah*, crust*, disrespect, face, gall, guff, hardihood, impertinence, impudence, incivility, insolence, lip*, presumption, rudeness, sass, sauce*, self-assurance, self-confidence, temerity, brashness, brazenness, cheekiness, shamelessness, smart talk |
| Notes: | effrontery means shameless boldness or insulting presumptuousness while an affront is a deliberately offensive act or open insult |
| Antonyms: | manners, modesty, shame, shyness |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | egoism/egotism |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | self-centeredness |
| Synonyms: | arrogance, assurance, boasting, conceit, haughtiness, insolence, ostentation, presumption, pride, self-confidence, self-importance, self-love, self-possession, selfishness, superiority, vainglory, vanity, boastfulness, bragging, conceitedness, egocentricity, egomania, gasconade, megalomania, narcissism, overconfidence, preoccupation with self, self-absorption, self-admiration, self-interest, self-regard, self-worship, swellheadedness, vaunting |
| Antonyms: | altruism, humility, selflessness |
| Main Entry: | morale |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | confidence, self-esteem |
| Synonyms: | assurance, attitude, disposition, drive, esprit, esprit de corps, heart, humor, mettle, mood, outlook, resolve, self-confidence, self-possession, spirit, temper, temperament, turn, vigor |
| Main Entry: | right stuff |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | whatever it takes |
| Synonyms: | bravery, courage, credentials, drive, experience, guts, knowledge, power, self-confidence, talent, abilities, dependability, essential qualities, qualifications, skills, the goods, the makings, the stuff, what it takes |
| Main Entry: | egoism |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | self-centeredness |
| Synonyms: | arrogance, assurance, boasting, conceit, haughtiness, insolence, ostentation, presumption, pride, self-confidence, self-importance, self-love, self-possession, selfishness, superiority, vainglory, vanity, boastfulness, bragging, conceitedness, egocentricity, egomania, egotism, gasconade, megalomania, narcissism, overconfidence, self-absorption, self-admiration, self-interest, self-regard, self-worship, swellheadedness, vaunting |
| Antonyms: | altruism, selflessness |
| Main Entry: | self-respect |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | belief in own integrity |
| Synonyms: | dignity, pride, self-assurance, self-confidence, self-esteem, pride in oneself, self-regard, self-worth |
| Antonyms: | self-deprecation |
| Main Entry: | determination |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | perseverance |
| Synonyms: | assurance, backbone*, boldness, bravery, certainty, constancy, conviction, courage, decision, dedication, doggedness, drive, energy, fortitude, grit, guts*, hardihood, heart*, independence, nerve*, obstinacy, persistence, pluck*, purpose, resolution, resolve, self-confidence, spine*, spunk*, stubbornness, tenacity, valor, willpower, certitude, dauntlessness, dogmatism, fearlessness, firm-ness, indomitability, intrepidity, purposefulness, resoluteness, single-mindedness, steadfastness, stiff upper lip |
| Antonyms: | doubt, hesitation, vacillation, disinterest, irresolution, spinelessness |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | pride |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | self-esteem |
| Synonyms: | delight, dignity, ego, egoism, face, gratification, happiness, honor, joy, pleasure, satisfaction, self-confidence, self-love, self-respect, self-satisfaction, self-sufficiency, sufficiency, amour-propre, ego trip, egotism, pridefulness, repletion, self-admiration, self-glorification, self-regard, self-trust, self-worth |
| Antonyms: | humility |
| Main Entry: | assurance |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | confidence |
| Synonyms: | aplomb, arrogance, audacity, boldness, bravery, certainty, conviction, coolness, courage, effrontery, faith, firmness, impudence, nerve, poise, presumption, security, self-confidence, surety, temerity, trust, aggressiveness, assuredness, certitude, positiveness, self-reliance, sureness |
| Antonyms: | confusion, distrust, doubt, fear, hesitancy, misgiving, shyness, uncertainty |
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