self-assurance

noun

self-as·​sur·​ance ˌself-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s How to pronounce self-assurance (audio)
-ˈshər-

Examples of self-assurance in a Sentence

because of her self-assurance she could bring herself to quit her dead-end job and start her own company
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Popping and polished, a small but powerful ritual of self-assurance. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025 Toney is a beacon of self-assurance and statue admired by Siegfried & Roy until his timely passing. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025 The English song is inspired by ‘90s boom bap hip-hop, exuding the singer’s self-assurance, autonomy, and fearless nature. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer sees the uptick in power as an indication of self-assurance. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-assurance

Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-assurance was in 1595

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“Self-assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-assurance. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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self-assurance

noun
self-as·​sur·​ance
ˌsel-fə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s

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