Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sell-yourself-short

idiom

/sɛl jʊrˈsɛlf ʃɔrt/

Definition

To undervalue oneself or one’s abilities, often leading to missed opportunities.

Examples

Despite her impressive qualifications, Jane tends to sell herself short during job interviews.
He always sells himself short and doesn’t realize how talented he truly is.

Meaning

When someone sells themselves short, they do not recognize or appreciate their own worth or potential, influencing their confidence and the way others perceive them.