lack of confidence
Example Sentences
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A surge in redemption requests across both traded and nontraded funds has shaken the industry and signaled a lack of confidence among investors.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
There is a lack of confidence here among all parties — you, your boyfriend and his parents — that gives me pause.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 14, 2026
On the extremely rare occasion that an animated feature for grown-ups comes to fruition, it’s a streaming-only release, exhibiting the industry’s lack of confidence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
"A lot of it is just letting the fear lead you and just learning to manage the imposter syndrome and manage the confidence, and the lack of confidence you might sometimes have," she says.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
Whatever Petey’s missed opportunity was, it had to have something to do with all these far-out gadgets and his lack of confidence.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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