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/
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.
Self-assured despite what she endured, her confidence can't be obscured!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
self (one's own person) + assured (confident, certain) - literally meaning 'having confidence in oneself'
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📝Examples
“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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