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

Part bildungsroman, part romance, Doran’s fizzy yet intelligent interpretation is as self-assured as its protagonist, with anachronistic flourishes that pay homage to Sybylla’s spirit of subversion. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026

Free-spirited, self-assured and rebellious, Oona has an unapologetic streak that’s reflected in her hair. — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

But in periods of rapid change, leaders who earn trust are rarely the most self-assured. — Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Where some may see this behavior as vain or egotistical, others may perceive it as bold, self-assured and passionate. — Mallorie Sullivan, USA Today, 20 July 2026

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