Self-Doubt

Synonyms of self-doubt

• hesitation
• uncertainty
• insecurity

Antonyms of self-doubt

• certainty
• confidence
• assurance

Collocations of self-doubt

crippling self-doubt

Frequency: 70 %

Her crippling self-doubt prevented her from pursuing her dreams.

persistent self-doubt

Frequency: 60 %

Despite his achievements, he still battled with persistent self-doubt.

deep self-doubt

Frequency: 50 %

His deep self-doubt made it hard for him to trust his own abilities.

overcoming self-doubt

Frequency: 45 %

She was successful in overcoming self-doubt and achieving her goals.

lingering self-doubt

Frequency: 40 %

Even after receiving praise, she still felt the effects of lingering self-doubt.

Idiomatic Expressions for self-doubt

• Phrase: crippled by self-doubt
  Meaning: to be severely hindered or incapacitated by feelings of uncertainty and lack of confidence in oneself
  Usage: He was a talented musician, but he was often crippled by self-doubt before performances.