my confidence vs confidence

Both 'my confidence' and 'confidence' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'My confidence' is used when referring to the confidence of a specific person, while 'confidence' alone is a more general term. The choice between them depends on whether you want to emphasize possession or simply talk about confidence.

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my confidence

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the confidence of a specific person.

Use 'my confidence' when you want to talk about the confidence possessed by a particular individual. It emphasizes ownership or possession of confidence.

Examples:

I have faith in my confidence to overcome challenges.
My confidence in my abilities has grown over time.

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Someone in my confidence is cheating on me.
Unfortunately, my confidence has taken a proportionate dive.
Pete, one day I looked in the mirror and I realized I had regrets... because I didn't understand the wellspring of my confidence.
You know, just for my confidence.
It has done wonders for my confidence.
It's where I get all my confidence from.
I therefore place my confidence in the Irish electorate, which will be voting on the Treaty again in a few days.
Mr President, the clear stance taken by the Swedish Presidency and Commissioner Patten in this debate have not betrayed my confidence.
At this point, no accusations have been made against this Commissioner-designate and she therefore retains my confidence.
That doctor said: 'SOLVIT has restored my confidence in the internal market'.
When I found out that the President was going to be Jean-Claude Juncker, my confidence was confirmed.
Having made these additional comments, let me conclude by reiterating my confidence about tomorrow's vote and in the quality of the Dess report.
Mr President, I wish to restate here this morning my confidence in Commissioner Fischler's handling of the BSE crisis.
I wanted to use my vote to reaffirm my confidence in this extremely ambitious scientific adventure, which is expected to have significant benefits.
It really... boosted my confidence, you know?
I would also like to underline my confidence in the positive influence the other ASEAN countries may have: in seeking greater integration they are in my opinion playing a not insignificant role in relation to human rights.
The Commission therefore deserves my confidence, even if, as was the case three weeks ago, certain choices seem to me to be questionable.
You weren't trying to undermine my confidence, you were trying to inflate it.
Mr President, Commissioner Schreyer, two hours ago, in my role as spokeswoman for the Committee on Fisheries, I expressed my confidence that European fisheries do indeed have a future.
It helps me with my confidence.

Alternatives:

confidence level
self-assurance
belief in oneself
personal conviction
assurance

confidence

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English as a general term to refer to the feeling of self-assurance or belief in one's abilities.

Use 'confidence' when you want to talk about the general concept of self-assurance or belief in one's abilities without specifying a particular individual.