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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSelbstzweifel
Pronunciation / Transliteration: zɛlbstˌtsvaɪfl̩
"Man muss seine Selbstzweifel überwinden, um erfolgreich zu sein."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A lack of confidence in oneself and one's abilities or judgment.
"She had to overcome a deep sense of self-doubt before stepping onto the stage to give her speech." - 2
An internal state of questioning the truth or correctness of one's decisions.
"Constructive criticism can sometimes trigger self-doubt even in the most experienced professionals."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Formed in English by combining the reflexive prefix self- (derived from Old English self) with doubt (derived from Old French douter and Latin dubitare, meaning 'to hesitate'). The compound emerged in the late 19th century to describe a psychological state of persistent uncertainty regarding one's own abilities, actions, or judgment.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Self-doubt" is said worldwide
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doute de soi
Transliteration: dout də swa
"Il a réussi à surmonter son doute de soi."
Selbstzweifel
Transliteration: zɛlbstˌtsvaɪfl̩
"Man muss seine Selbstzweifel überwinden, um erfolgreich zu sein."
insicurezza
Transliteration: in.si.kurˈɛt.t͡sa
"Ha imparato a gestire la sua insicurezza."
duda de sí mismo
Transliteration: du.ða ðe si ˈmis.mo
"El exceso de duda de sí mismo puede frenar tu progreso."
insegurança
Transliteration: ĩ.se.ɡuˈɾɐ̃.sɐ
"Ela superou a insegurança para conquistar o cargo."
आत्म-संदेश
Transliteration: aatm-sandeh
Script: आत्म-संदेह
"सफलता पाने के लिए अपने आत्म-संदेह को दूर करना होगा।"
自我怀疑
Transliteration: zìwǒ huáiyí
"克服自我怀疑是成功的关键第一步。"
자기의심
Transliteration: jagi-uisim
"그녀는 끊임없는 자기의심을 극복해냈다."
自己不信
Transliteration: jiko fushin
"自己不信に打ち勝つことが大切です。"
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