lack of confidence
Example Sentences
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That lack of confidence is mirrored in the coaching box, with Borthwick reluctant to trust his replacements in Rome, despite how well the bench did for him in the autumn.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 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
All said, the lack of confidence is an interesting assessment of the economy by consumers—coming just ahead of tomorrow’s Fed policy meeting.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 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
She regrets her mortifying lack of confidence, the extra ten pounds she carried on her frame during puberty.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
