self-doubt
intermediateB1/ˈsɛlfˈdaʊt/ · self-doubt
A feeling of uncertainty about one's abilities or worth.
Meanings
A feeling of uncertainty about one's abilities or worth.
اپنی صلاحیتوں یا قیمت کے بارے میں عدم وثوق کا احساس۔
خود شک
khud shak
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Common Collocations
- feeling of self-doubt
- overcoming self-doubt
- dealing with self-doubt
Example Sentences
Her self-doubt made her hesitant to apply for the job.
اس کا خود شک اسے نوکری کے لیے درخواست دینے میں ہچکچاہٹ میں مبتلا کر دیتا تھا۔
Us ka khud shak use naukri ke liye darkhwast dene mein hitchkichahat mein mubtala kar deta tha.
He struggled with self-doubt throughout his career.
اس نے اپنی کیریئر کے دوران خود شک کے ساتھ جدوجہد کی۔
Us ne apni career ke dauran khud shak ke saath jadd-o-jehad ki.
It is important to address self-doubt in order to build confidence.
اعتماد بنانے کے لیے خود شک کا سامنا کرنا اہم ہے۔
Aitmaad banane ke liye khud shak ka samna karna ahm hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of self-doubt as a storm cloud hovering over your mind, obscuring clarity.
Imagine a person looking unsure while standing on the edge of a diving board, hesitant to jump.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "self + doubt" — The combination of 'self', referring to oneself, and 'doubt', meaning uncertainty.
First known use: 20th century
The term 'self-doubt' has been used to describe a lack of confidence in one's own abilities and judgment since the 20th century.