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self-doubt

[self-dout]
noun
dúvida em si mesmo
1. Lack of confidence in oneself; uncertainty about one's abilities, qualities, or decisions
She struggled with self-doubt throughout her career.
Ela lutou contra a dúvida em si mesma durante toda sua carreira.
2. The state of distrusting one's own judgment or competence
His self-doubt prevented him from applying for the promotion.
Sua dúvida em si mesmo o impediu de se candidatar à promoção.
NYC Slang
imposter syndrome (informal modern usage)
Synonyms
insecurityuncertaintylack of confidenceself-distrusthesitation
Antonyms
confidenceself-assuranceself-beliefcertaintyconviction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dúvida em si mesmo / insegurança
Most commonly used in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
dúvida em si mesmo
Standard usage
São Paulo
falta de autoconfiança
More formal variant sometimes used
Portugal
dúvida em si próprio / falta de confiança em si
Uses 'si próprio' instead of 'si mesmo'

Related Idioms & Phrases

plagued by self-doubt
riddled with self-doubt
overcome self-doubt
shake off self-doubt
filled with self-doubt
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