self-assured — Having confidence in one's own abilities or judgment; showing certainty about oneself without doubt or hesitation.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having confidence in one's own abilities or judgment; showing certainty about oneself without doubt or hesitation.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɛlfəˈʃʊrd/
Korean meaning: 자신만만한, 자신감 있는
Korean pronunciation: 셀프-어-슈어드 (강세: 슈어)
Example Sentences
- The self-assured cat strutted into the dog park like it owned the place.
- His self-assured presentation impressed the investors.
- She gave a self-assured smile when asked about her qualifications.
self-assured
ADJECTIVE//ˌsɛlfəˈʃʊrd//
Having confidence in one's own abilities or judgment; showing certainty about oneself without doubt or hesitation.
Having confidence in one's own abilities or judgment; showing certainty about oneself without doubt or hesitation.
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Self-assured despite what she endured, her confidence can't be obscured!
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Origin
A compound word formed from 'self' (Old English 'self') and 'assured' (from Old French 'asseurer', ultimately from Latin 'securus' meaning 'secure' or 'safe'). The combination emerged in the 17th century to describe someone confident in their own abilities.
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“The self-assured cat strutted into the dog park like it owned the place.”
“His self-assured presentation impressed the investors.”
“She gave a self-assured smile when asked about her qualifications.”
“The self-assured teenager tried to teach his driving instructor how to parallel park.”
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