self-assuredness

noun

Definition of self-assurednessnext
as in confidence
great faith in oneself or one's abilities with the self-assuredness of an old pro, the young gymnast executed the difficult feat

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Recent Examples of self-assuredness 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 Perhaps her self-assuredness comes from her powerhouse star of a mom, whom Harlow clearly admires in more ways than one. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Vincent pursues Jimmy like a homing missile, but the young man is jittery and restless in his own skin up against Jimmy’s shameless self-assuredness. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 May 2026 Thirteen years later, his distaste for the self-assuredness of tech leaders who reassured him all would be good seems prescient. — Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026 Courtesy of Netflix Advertisement Ha has felt particularly inspired by Sophie’s self-assuredness. — Kat Moon, Time, 29 Jan. 2026 Hafley said his coaching experience at Boston College not only taught him what to do differently, but also lifted his self-assuredness in his first NFL head coaching job. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026 When Deandra confronts Willa in the otherwise empty bathroom at a school dance, Infiniti brings fear and curiosity and the barbed self-assuredness of a teenager to the fore, merely in the slight adjustments to her facial expression. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-assuredness
  1. confidence
  2. self-assurance
  3. assurance
  4. composure
  5. self-confidence
Noun
  • Known for his confidence and aggressive playing style, Sears says his father has taught him the importance of staying humble and grounded despite his success.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • But consumer demand in China has been suppressed as confidence took a hit from a prolonged property sector downturn among other factors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • Reiter’s character’s brash self-assurance, along with her expressive face and physicality, really complement a deadpan Wickline.
    — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The 25-year-old from California opened the final with some swagger, popping four aces in the first game, but his self-assurance quickly ebbed.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of self-assurance
Noun
  • Kempczinski’s assurance that the company had started to turn things around in the last month of the quarter helped revive a stock that had fallen a jarring 32% between February and October.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Everyone’s inner monologue is narrated by no less than author Zadie Smith, whose voice-over’s cool assurance forms a productive contrast with the characters’ anxious scrambling.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of assurance
Noun
  • The pants maintain composure, while the shoe provides the sparkle.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2026
  • There was no need to imagine what the conversation was about because the entire team and fan base saw Gordon lose his composure, say something slick to Spillane, who had just tackled him along New England’s sidelines.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of composure
Noun
  • On top of that, the mental load that comes with handling a health crisis like cancer can do a number on a woman’s body image and self-confidence.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2026
  • His campaign has targeted boosting school attendance and student self-confidence as the district’s two biggest challenges.
    — Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of self-confidence

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“Self-assuredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-assuredness. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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