noun as in strong fondness

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Example:After the setback, he developed underconfidence in himself, fearing he wouldn't be able to handle new challenges.

Definition:A lack of confidence in one's own abilities.

From underconfidence in oneself

Example:Due to underconfidence in judgment, John overestimated his competitors' strength and underestimated the potential of his new product.

Definition:An insufficient trust in the correctness of one's opinions or decisions.

From underconfidence in judgment