Confidence

Psychological state of trust in one's abilities.

self-assurance trust

Confidence refers to the psychological state of trust in one's abilities, qualities, or judgment. It often manifests as assurance and self-belief when undertaking tasks or engaging in social interactions.

From Old French confiance, from Latin confidentia, from confidere (to trust).

Confidence is when you believe in yourself and your skills, like knowing you can ride a bike or do well on a test.

Studies show that confident people tend to be more persuasive
Confidence levels can fluctuate based on situations and experiences
Body language, like posture and eye contact, plays a role in projecting confidence

What is confidence? It's a feeling of trust in your abilities
How does it differ from arrogance? Confidence is based on realistic self-assessment, while arrogance often involves overestimation
Can confidence be learned? Yes, it can be developed through practice and positive self-talk

assurance self-belief trust

doubt uncertainty insecurity

belief feeling psychological state

arrogance overconfidence

emotional state psychological trait