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

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

As part of Dove’s Keep Her Confident initiative, the elite athlete and brand are encouraging girls to enjoy the fun of sports and self-assured, despite any negativity thrown at them. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

But what was missing was more of a winning spirit, more aggressive, uninhibited and self-assured. — Max Mathews, New York Times, 9 June 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