[[File:Lion.jpg|right|thumbnail|300px|"The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the [[Righteousness|righteous]] are bold as a [[lion]]." - Proverbs 28:1 (NASB) ]]
[[File:Lion.jpg|right|thumbnail|300px|"The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the [[Righteousness|righteous]] are bold as a [[lion]]." - Proverbs 28:1 (NASB) ]]
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The Oxford English Dictionary defines '''self-confidence''' as a [[belief]] or assurance in one's own abilities, qualities, and judgment, essentially a feeling of trust in oneself and one's capacity to succeed.<ref>[https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/self-confidence#:~:text=/%CB%8Cself%20%CB%88k%C9%91%CB%90nf%C9%AAd%C9%99ns/,to%20undermine%20her%20self%2Dconfidence. Self-confidence], Oxford English Dictionary</ref>
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The Oxford English Dictionary defines '''self-confidence''' as a [[belief]] or assurance in one's abilities, qualities, and sound judgment.<ref>[https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/self-confidence#:~:text=/%CB%8Cself%20%CB%88k%C9%91%CB%90nf%C9%AAd%C9%99ns/,to%20undermine%20her%20self%2Dconfidence. Self-confidence], Oxford English Dictionary</ref>
Overconfidence, which is excessive confidence often to an overwhelming degree, is called [[hubris]].
Overconfidence, which is excessive confidence often to an overwhelming degree, is called [[hubris]].