self-doubting

Definitions

Characterized by a lack of confidence in one's own abilities, worth, or judgment.

Inclined to question or distrust one's own decisions and actions.

Examples

Despite her impressive credentials, she remained self-doubting when faced with the new project.

The self-doubting artist often hesitated to display his work in public galleries.

He realized that his self-doubting nature was the primary obstacle preventing him from applying for the promotion.

Synonyms

insecure diffident hesitant uncertain timid self-conscious unconfident

Antonyms

confident self-assured assertive decisive bold unwavering self-reliant