confidence-inspiring

As an aside, it seems to us that Obama's "confidence-inspiring speech on race relations in America" is a myth.

On the Offensive James Taranto 2010

If Obama can craft a confidence-inspiring speech on race relations in America, he should be able to do something similar on the persistent threat of terrorism.

On the Offensive James Taranto 2010

That may not sound like a very confidence-inspiring premise, but Mr. Haldane argues that a similar move by Franklin D.

Banks' Counterattack Not Likely to Last Long Geoffrey T. Smith 2011

Not terribly confidence-inspiring, in terms of retirement possibilities.

Matthew Yglesias » The Other Public Sector Pension Problem 2010

This is a reliable, confidence-inspiring quad for new riders, or a great choice for a very casual rider.

Quad 2009 ATV Buyers Guide 2009

Even Blatter accepts that some changes do need to be made, but it is hardly confidence-inspiring that his main proposal is to bring in the 88-year-old Henry Kissinger, a controversial figure if ever there was one, to advise Fifa on matters of transparency and justice.

The English FA was right to stand up to Fifa and its cosy idea of a 'family' | Alexander Chancellor 2011

At any moment that soft, confidence-inspiring voice might break forth in a roar of wrath, that gentle and caressing hand transform itself into a vice-like grip to hold him helpless and administer punishment.

The Love-Master 2010

Indiana (D): Former Sen. Dan Coats will likely win the GOP nomination on Tuesday but his primary campaign hasn't exactly been a confidence-inspiring effort for Republicans.

Can the party establishment deliver in Tuesday's primaries? 2010

But it wasn't a confidence-inspiring breakthrough.

The Corpse Sits Up in Its Coffin 2010

The car feels very honest, balanced and confidence-inspiring.

The Power and the Fuel-Sipping Glory Dan Neil 2010