self-assurance

noun

self-as·​sur·​ance ˌself-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s How to pronounce self-assurance (audio)
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Synonyms of self-assurancenext
: self-confidence

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because of her self-assurance she could bring herself to quit her dead-end job and start her own company
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The 25-year-old from California opened the final with some swagger, popping four aces in the first game, but his self-assurance quickly ebbed. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The most consistent signature across her growing catalogue is her self-assurance as a performer. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 The self-assurance that allowed Odysseus to act decisively often became arrogance, leading him to be too quick to dismiss counsel and too slow to change course once committed. — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-assurance

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-assurance was in 1595

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“Self-assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-assurance. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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self-assurance

noun
self-as·​sur·​ance
ˌsel-fə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s
: self-confidence

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