It was a small dark cloud on a very successful day for Osborne, who suffered perilously low levels of confidence during last year's «omnishambles» Budget. (politics.co.uk)
A smaller proportion of girls think maths will be important for future studies or careers, while girls also report significantly higher levels of anxiety about maths and significantly lower levels of confidence than boys (Thomson, DeBortoli, & Buckley, 2013). (teachermagazine.com.au)
Only during the recession of 1981 — 82 have we seen lower levels of confidence,» said Glen Hodgson, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist. (slaw.ca)