assurance

noun

as·sur·ance ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s

: the state of being assured: such as

: a being certain in the mind

the puritan's assurance of salvation

: confidence of mind or manner : easy freedom from self-doubt or uncertainty

spoke with assurance about his future plans

also : excessive self-confidence : brashness, presumption

: security

: something that inspires or tends to inspire confidence

gave repeated assurances of goodwill

: the act or action of assuring someone or something: such as

: pledge, guarantee

You have my solemn assurance that it is true.

: the act of conveying real property (see real entry 1 sense 2)

also : the instrument (see instrument entry 1 sense 5) by which it is conveyed

chiefly British : insurance

Choose the Right Synonym for assurance

confidence, assurance, self-possession, aplomb mean a state of mind or a manner marked by easy coolness and freedom from uncertainty, diffidence, or embarrassment.

confidence stresses faith in oneself and one's powers without any suggestion of conceit or arrogance.

the confidence that comes from long experience

assurance carries a stronger implication of certainty and may suggest arrogance or lack of objectivity in assessing one's own powers.

handled the cross-examination with complete assurance

self-possession implies an ease or coolness under stress that reflects perfect self-control and command of one's powers.

answered the insolent question with complete self-possession

aplomb implies a manifest self-possession in trying or challenging situations.

handled the reporters with great aplomb

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web That initial assurance of no danger to the community led the father of one victim to call out the police.

Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2022 Chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas with that important assurance from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.

ABC News, 6 Nov. 2022 That assurance was a restating of the ancient Islamic code upon which the plurality of Al-Andalus had been founded.

Aatish Taseer Richard Mosse, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2022 Despite that apparent assurance, Alito authored the opinion overturning Roe in June.

Mike Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Oct. 2022 That assurance helped the mayor’s allies win approval in the council.

Mick Dumke, ProPublica, 17 Oct. 2022 The Phillies persisted for weeks, provided Dombrowski with assurance from the commissioner’s office that expansion would not happen any time soon, and got their man.

Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2022 The board was unwilling to provide timing for a change or an assurance that Mr. Stevenson would get the job, the people said.

Josh Mitchell, WSJ, 1 Nov. 2022 Riley likes Jackson’s versatility and self-assurance.

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