Self-assured: meaning, definitions and examples

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self-assured

[ ˌsɛlf əˈʃʊəd ]

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confident

Having confidence in one's own abilities or qualities; self-confident.

Synonyms

assured, confident, self-confident

Examples of usage

She was self-assured and always knew what she wanted.
His self-assured demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.

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confident

Showing poise and composure; not easily intimidated.

Synonyms

composed, confident, poised

Examples of usage

The self-assured speaker captivated the audience with her calm delivery.
His self-assured attitude helped him navigate through challenging situations.

Translations

Translations of the word "self-assured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 autoconfiante

🇮🇳 आत्मविश्वासी

🇩🇪 selbstsicher

🇮🇩 percaya diri

🇺🇦 впевнений у собі

🇵🇱 pewny siebie

🇯🇵 自信がある

🇫🇷 sûr de soi

🇪🇸 seguro de sí mismo

🇹🇷 kendine güvenen

🇰🇷 자신감 있는

🇸🇦 واثق بنفسه

🇨🇿 sebejistý

🇸🇰 sebaistý

🇨🇳 自信的

🇸🇮 samozavesten

🇮🇸 sjálfsöruggur

🇰🇿 өз-өзіне сенімді

🇬🇪 თავდაჯერებული

🇦🇿 özünə inamlı

🇲🇽 seguro de sí mismo

Word origin

The term self-assured emerged in the early 19th century, combining the words 'self' and 'assured' to denote a sense of confidence and certainty in oneself. The concept of self-assurance has been a key aspect of human psychology, emphasizing the importance of self-confidence and belief in one's abilities. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a range of traits associated with confidence and assertiveness.