Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lose-confidence
verb phrase
/luːz ˈkɒnfɪdəns/
Definition
To become less certain about one’s abilities or decisions.
Examples
- After failing the exam, she began to lose confidence in her academic abilities.
- Criticism from peers can make an individual lose confidence in their ideas.
- He worked hard to regain the confidence he lost after the setback.
Meaning
Losing confidence refers to a decrease in self-assurance or trust in one’s skills, judgment, or worth.
Synonyms
- doubt oneself
- feel insecure
- lack assurance
- become hesitant
