self-assured

adjective

self-as·​sured ˌself-ə-ˈshu̇rd 

-ˈshərd

: sure of oneself : self-confident

self-assuredly

ˌself-ə-ˈshu̇r-əd-lē 

-ˈshu̇rd-, 

-ˈshər-əd-, 

-ˈshərd-

adverb

self-assuredness

ˌself-ə-ˈshu̇r-əd-nəs 

-ˈshu̇rd-, 

-ˈshər-əd-, 

-ˈshərd-

noun

Synonyms of self-assured

• confident

Examples of self-assured in a Sentence

he's a self-assured yachtsman who's not at all intimidated by the competition

Recent Examples on the Web

What was once dismissed as a slow-burn subtropical capital now feels dynamic and self-assured—a city in its prime. —Alli Forde, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025

Now, on the day of the full moon, Leo will once again be in the spotlight, and they will be called to show up stable and self-assured. —Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 Nov. 2025

The entire defence looks more tentative, less self-assured than a year ago. —Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025

Since seeing his father in the U.K., he’s become more confident and self-assured. —Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025

But Nobody’s Girl floats free, self-assured and self-contained—a true American tragedy. —Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025

When the story begins in 1580, Will and Agnes are both arrestingly self-assured. —David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 30 Aug. 2025

Protecting their peace and remaining self-assured has become a priority. —Essence, 28 Aug. 2025

Her guitar-playing is as self-assured and precise as ever. —Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for self-assured

• allured
• assured
• contoured
• endured
• ensured
• insured
• inured
• manured
• matured
• obscured
• procured
• secured

Kids Definition

self-assured

adjective

self-as·​sured

ˌsel-fə-ˈshu̇(ə)rd

: sure of oneself : having self-confidence