reassurance

noun

re·​as·​sur·​ance ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 

1

: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured

2

: reinsurance

Synonyms

• comforting
• consolation
• consoling
• solace
• solacing

Examples of reassurance in a Sentence

Experts offered their reassurances that the accident wouldn't happen again.

He received reassurance from his family.

Children need a lot of reassurance.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rather, such actions may reflect a longing for engagement or reassurance, especially if the dog is used to being around people. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025

Still, Conley felt some reassurance not necessarily in the message, but in the messenger. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025

Past events can cloud our future actions, increasing our reliance on external reassurance or resources. —Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

Still, Europe’s centrists will take reassurance from Mr. Carney’s victory in Canada, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s convincing reelection last weekend. —Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 8 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reassurance

• reinsurance
• assurance
• insurance
• durance

Kids Definition

reassurance

noun

re·​as·​sur·​ance ˌrē-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 

: the action of reassuring : the state of being reassured