self-distrust

Definitions of self-distrust
  1. noun
    lack of self-confidence
    synonyms: diffidence, self-doubt
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    types:
    hesitance, hesitancy
    a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
    unassertiveness
    diffidence about self promotion
    type of:
    timidity, timidness, timorousness
    fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
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