Main Entry:

¹as·sured

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈshu̇rd\

Function:

adjective

Date:

15th century

1: characterized by certainty or security : guaranteed <an assured market>2 a: self-assured b: self-satisfied3: satisfied as to the certainty or truth of a matter <rest assured we won't be late>

— as·sured·ness \-ˈshu̇r-əd-nəs, -ˈshu̇rd-\ noun