self-assured

self–as·sured

adj \-ˈshu̇rd\

Definition of SELF-ASSURED

: sure of oneself : self-confident

— self–as·sured·ly \-ˈshu̇r-əd-lē, -ˈshu̇rd-\ adverb

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

First Known Use of SELF-ASSURED

1711

Related to SELF-ASSURED

Synonyms: assured, secure, self-asserting, self-assured, self-confident

Antonyms: diffident, insecure, self-distrustful, self-doubting

Related Words: collected, composed, cool, coolheaded, poised, recollected, self-possessed, serene, tranquil, unperturbed, unshaken; hopeful, optimistic, rosy, sanguine, upbeat; complacent, conceited, egoistic (also egoistical), egotistic (or egotistical), important, overweening, pompous, prideful, proud, self-affected, self-applauding, self-centered, self-complacent, self-conceited, self-contented, self-important, self-pleased, self-satisfied; self-promoting, smug, stuck-up, vain, vainglorious; imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unself-conscious, unshakable; disciplined, self-collected, self-composed, self-contained, self-controlled, self-poised; self-reliant, self-sufficient

Near Antonyms: meek, timid, unassertive; humble, modest, unassuming, unpretentious; jittery, jumpy, nervous; bashful, demure, mousy (or mousey), overmodest, quiet, reserved, shy; self-critical, self-reproachful, self-reproving

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