assurance

as·sur·ance

noun \ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s\

Definition of ASSURANCE

1

: the act or action of assuring: as

a : pledge, guarantee

b : the act of conveying real property; also : the instrument by which it is conveyed

c chiefly British : insurance

2

: the state of being assured: as

a : security

b : a being certain in the mind <the puritan's assurance of salvation>

c : confidence of mind or manner : easy freedom from self-doubt or uncertainty; also : excessive self-confidence : brashness, presumption

3

: something that inspires or tends to inspire confidence <gave repeated assurances of goodwill>

Examples of ASSURANCE

1. They lent us the money with the assurance that they would be repaid soon.
2. He has the assurance of continued support from his boss.
3. He spoke with quiet assurance about his future plans.
4. She gave him every assurance that she would be there when he returned.

First Known Use of ASSURANCE

14th century

Related to ASSURANCE

Synonyms

confidence, assuredness, certainty, certitude, cocksureness, conviction, doubtlessness, face, positiveness, satisfaction, sureness, surety

Antonyms

doubt, incertitude, nonconfidence, uncertainty

Related Words

authoritarianism, dogmatism; decisiveness, determination, firmness, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, resolve

Near Antonyms

hesitancy, hesitation, indecisiveness, irresolution; disbelief, incredulity, unbelief; anxiety, concern, misgiving; distrust, mistrust, suspicion

See Synonym Discussion at confidence

Rhymes with ASSURANCE

insurance