Question

Mike's confidence seemed to have DESERTED him.

Accepted Answer

if a feeling, quality or skill you normally have ___ you, you no longer have it, especially at a time when you need it

Front	Mike's confidence seemed to have DESERTED him.
Back	if a feeling, quality or skill you normally have ___ you, you no longer have it, especially at a time when you need it

Mike's Confidence Deserted Feeling Quality Skill Longer Time