Or perhaps he just lacks self-confidence, some said.
She seems to lack self-confidence and is a bit passive aggressive.
His feelings scare him; he lacks self-confidence; he doesn't want to tie himself down just yet.
I tell you, I've been criticized for many things - lacking self-confidence is not one of them.
She just broke up with a guy and I think she's going through a patch of lacking self-confidence.
She does not pay much attention to fashion, and seems to lack self-confidence at times, but never around horses.
No one could ever suggest that James Baker lacks ambition or self-confidence.
Those with a poor body image are also more likely to lack self-confidence and self-esteem, which in turn can impede social, academic and vocational success.
He had only kissed one girl until he appeared on the show, lacked self-confidence and was socially awkward.
Ferdinand lacked self-confidence; throughout his life, he had difficulty making up his mind.