self confidence [self-kon-fi-duhns, self-]
Main Entry:
assurance [uh-shoor-uhns, -shur-]
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: confidence
Synonyms: aggressiveness, aplomb, arrogance, assuredness, audacity, boldness, bravery, certainty, certitude, conviction, coolness, courage, effrontery, faith, firmness, impudence, nerve, poise, positiveness, presumption, security, self-confidence, self-reliance, sureness, surety, temerity, trust
Antonyms: confusion, distrust, doubt, fear, hesitancy, misgiving, shyness, uncertainty
Main Entry: effrontery
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: nerve, boldness
Synonyms: arrogance, assurance, audacity, backtalk, brashness, brass, brazenness, cheek, cheekiness, chutzpah*, crust, disrespect, face, gall, guff, hardihood, impertinence, impudence, incivility, insolence, lip, presumption, rudeness, sass, sauce, self-assurance, self-confidence, shamelessness, smart talk, temerity
Notes: effrontery means shameless boldness or insulting presumptuousness while an affront is a deliberately offensive act or open insult
Antonyms: manners, modesty, shame, shyness
Main Entry: egoism/egotism
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: self-centeredness
Synonyms: arrogance, assurance, boastfulness, boasting, bragging, conceit, conceitedness, egocentricity, egomania, gasconade, haughtiness, insolence, megalomania, narcissism, ostentation, overconfidence, preoccupation with self, presumption, pride, self-absorption, self-admiration, self-confidence, self-importance, self-interest, self-love, self-possession, self-regard, self-worship, selfishness, superiority, swellheadedness, vainglory, vanity, 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: pride
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: self-esteem
Synonyms: amour-propre, delight, dignity, ego, ego trip, egoism, egotism, face, gratification, happiness, honor, joy, pleasure, pridefulness, repletion, satisfaction, self-admiration, self-confidence, self-glorification, self-love, self-regard, self-respect, self-satisfaction, self-sufficiency, self-trust, self-worth, sufficiency
Antonyms: humility
Main Entry: right stuff
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: whatever it takes
Synonyms: abilities, bravery, courage, credentials, dependability, drive, essential qualities, experience, guts, knowledge, power, qualifications, self-confidence, skills, talent, the goods, the makings, the stuff, what it takes
Main Entry: egoism
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: self-centeredness
Synonyms: arrogance, assurance, boastfulness, boasting, bragging, conceit, conceitedness, egocentricity, egomania, egotism, gasconade, haughtiness, insolence, megalomania, narcissism, ostentation, overconfidence, presumption, pride, self-absorption, self-admiration, self-confidence, self-importance, self-interest, self-love, self-possession, self-regard, self-worship, selfishness, superiority, swellheadedness, vainglory, vanity, vaunting
Antonyms: altruism, selflessness
Main Entry: self-confidence
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: self assurance
Synonyms: aplomb, inner strength, positive self-image, self-assurance
Antonyms: diffidence, unsureness
Main Entry: self-respect
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: belief in own integrity
Synonyms: dignity, pride, pride in oneself, self-assurance, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-regard, self-worth
Antonyms: self-deprecation
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