self-doubts
Questioning one's abilities
Self-doubts are uncertainties about one's own abilities, worth, or decisions.
The plural form emphasizes multiple instances or recurring episodes of questioning oneself: Her self-doubts kept her from applying for the promotion.
Everyone experiences self-doubts occasionally, though persistent ones can become debilitating.
Uncertainty about oneself
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- inner criticHarsh internal self-judgment
- imposter syndromeBelief you're secretly unqualified
inadequacy · worthlessness · hesitation · rumination · overthinking · fear of failure · second-guessing · inferiority
Fear of performing publicly
- chokingBlocked airway condition
- freezingExtremely cold
- underperformanceFailing to meet expectations
- test anxietyFear of being assessed
blank mind · nervousness · yips · paralysis · hesitation · fumbling · stumbling · faltering
Reason something exists
- meaningWhat something signifies
- directionWay something faces
- identity crisisLoss of personal certainty
- life choicesMajor personal determinations
authenticity · belonging · significance · contribution · legacy · potential · fulfillment · regret
Act of leaving permanently
- lovabilityCapacity to inspire fondness
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- belongingState of fitting in
- trust issuesSkepticism toward others' motives
attachment anxiety · social anxiety · comparison · jealousy · envy · fitting in · family acceptance · likability
insecurity
Uncertainty about oneself
- uncertaintyState of being unsure
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
- inner criticHarsh internal self-judgment
imposter syndrome · inadequacy · worthlessness · hesitation · rumination · overthinking · fear of failure · second-guessing · inferiority · mental block
stage fright
Fear of performing publicly
- chokingBlocked airway condition
- freezingExtremely cold
- underperformanceFailing to meet expectations
test anxiety · blank mind · nervousness · yips · paralysis · hesitation · fumbling · stumbling · faltering · mistakes
purpose
Reason something exists
- meaningWhat something signifies
- directionWay something faces
- identity crisisLoss of personal certainty
life choices · authenticity · belonging · significance · contribution · legacy · potential · fulfillment · regret · crossroads
abandonment
Act of leaving permanently
- lovabilityCapacity to inspire fondness
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- belongingState of fitting in
trust issues · attachment anxiety · social anxiety · comparison · jealousy · envy · fitting in · family acceptance · likability
self-doubtsself-confidence
Faith in one's capabilities
self-assurance · self-belief · confidence · confidences · conviction
self-doubtsself-assuredness
Belief in one's competence
self-possession · equanimity · poise · composure · groundedness
self-doubtsconviction
Firmly held belief
certainty · sureness · certitude · decisiveness · resolve
doubt, self, doubtful, doubting, doubts, selfless, undoubtedly, doubter, doubted