self-doubter
|self/doubt/er|
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/sɛlf ˈdaʊtər/
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/sɛlf ˈdaʊtə/
(self-doubt)
Lack of self-confidence
Etymology
'self-doubter' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'doubt', where 'self' refers to one's own person and 'doubt' means to be uncertain or lack confidence.
'self-doubt' evolved from the Old English word 'dūfan', meaning 'to plunge or sink', which later took on the metaphorical sense of sinking into uncertainty.
Initially, 'doubt' meant 'to fear or be afraid', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to be uncertain or lack confidence'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who frequently questions or lacks confidence in their own abilities or decisions.
As a self-doubter, she often hesitated before making important decisions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 03:04