self-assurance

noun

ˌself-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s How to pronounce self-assurance (audio)
Definition of self-assurancenext
as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities because of her self-assurance she could bring herself to quit her dead-end job and start her own company

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Recent Examples of self-assurance Her self-assurance has kept her armored against the backlash and backhanded compliments that have surfaced in some online discourse surrounding her music. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026 Don’t expect Watson’s self-assurance to be shaken by any uniform malfunctions or other growing pains that occur as the Nuggets reassimilate him into their system. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026 Stylist Sydnee Paige—whose credits include actress Kerry Washington, WNBA player Skylar Diggins, and comedian Ziwe—has been working with Fudd since last September and can already attest to her blooming self-assurance. — Jordan Robinson, SELF, 19 Mar. 2026 With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer). — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-assurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-assurance
  1. confidence
  2. assurance
  3. self-confidence
  4. composure
  5. self-assuredness
Noun
  • In a post on X, Kono, former defense minister under the Abe administration, warned that the plan could undermine confidence in Japan's fiscal position, push interest rates higher and weaken the yen.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The government says the new framework will improve investor confidence by making decisions more predictable while protecting climate integrity and ensuring local communities benefit from carbon market projects.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • On deadline day, unsettling for many, Abrams had the look of a man who was calmed by his boss’ assurances.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Every additional interaction increases operating costs while providing little assurance of stronger products or happier customers.
    — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of assurance
Noun
  • Before Ted arrives in England, the ladies will have been trained by Assistant Coach Alice Chilton (Tanya Reynolds), a lovely and devoted leader who lacks self-confidence.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • On July 27, as the sun in Leo makes an opposition to Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, your self-confidence could be met with resistance, or maybe a personal desire clashes with social expectations.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of self-confidence
Noun
  • Chef—the character is nameless, and seemingly unknowable—is a mentor and a foil to Tony, his lined face and graying beard highlighting Tony’s youth, his composure framing Tony’s jittery ambition.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Morgan got out of the way and regain composure just for a moment.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of composure
Noun
  • Pride is also about developing confidence and self-assuredness to do hard things.
    — Carolyn O'Laughlin, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
  • Peterson showcased a swagger that toed the line between confidence and self-assuredness often seen in superstar athletes.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Definition of self-assuredness

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