self-confidence
US /ˌselfˈkɑːnfɪdəns/
UK /ˌselfˈkɑːnfɪdəns/
1.
autostima
a feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment
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Her self-confidence grew with each success.
La sua autostima cresceva con ogni successo.
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He lacked the self-confidence to speak in public.
Gli mancava l'autostima per parlare in pubblico.