dent confidence

Frequency: 6.25.5 per million words

To slightly weaken or damage confidence.

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Examples (10)

  • Failing his exams really dented his confidence.
  • The unexpected market downturn has dented investor confidence.
  • The last-minute goal dented the team's confidence before the finals.
  • His confidence was badly dented by the harsh criticism.
  • Another mistake like that will surely dent your confidence.
  • The recent scandal has significantly dented public confidence in the government.
  • A series of rejections has dented her confidence as a writer.
  • Do you think the negative feedback will dent his confidence?
  • The project's failure, though minor, was enough to dent their confidence.
  • Even a small setback can dent a young athlete's confidence.