self-distrust

noun

Definition of self-distrustnext
as in diffidence

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  1. diffidence
  2. insecurity
  3. self-doubt
Noun
  • Playing Edward as the courtly and compassionate polar-opposite of his awful sister Fanny, MacKay brings a gentle diffidence that syncs beautifully with Edgar-Jones’ delicate reserve.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Our pro bono military operations have been conducted with noticeable diffidence.
    — Robert Stone, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of diffidence
Noun
  • Much like Tinubu’s presidential tenure, the campaign has been dominated by conversations around economic tumult and insecurity.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Both sides of the movie debate expressed fear and insecurity, but opponents and proponents of the film directed the blame at one another.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of insecurity
Noun
  • Your friend may show changes in their usual mood or mindset, such as sadness, depression, anxiety, self-doubt or low self-esteem.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Olivia moved to a center stage to deliver her vulnerable confessions of insecurity and self-doubt.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of self-doubt
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“Self-distrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-distrust. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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