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  1. 04-Jan-2013, 02:03 #1
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    Default "having a fragile ego"

    opposite of 'confident'
    What is the opposite of 'confident'? I thought it was 'inconfident' but I cannot find the word in the dictionaries that I have.

    There is no 'in-/un-/ confident'. We can say 'lacking in confidence', or: Antonym of confident | Synonym.com
    ego (n.)
    How about insecure?

    Are "having a fragile ego", insecure, and lacking in confidence different definitions for the same meaning?
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    Default Re: "having a fragile ego"

    Quote Originally Posted by Odessa Dawn View Post
    Are "having a fragile ego", insecure, and lacking in confidence different definitions for the same meaning?
    No. Have you tried looking up these words/phrases here?
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    Default Re: "having a fragile ego"

    They're not necessarily identical and wouldn't fit all situations, but they're in similar territory.
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    Default Re: "having a fragile ego"



    Quote Originally Posted by 5jj View Post
    No. Have you tried looking up these words/phrases here?
    Yes, I have checked many sources, but I did fail understanding the exact meaning of 'having a fragile ego' thanks to poor reading. Regarding your link, it was helpful and I brought the following phrase:

    "a bruised ego (=a loss of confidence)     "

    More: ego - definition. American English definition of ego by Macmillan Dictionary

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