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assured

[uh-shoord, uh-shurd] / əˈʃʊərd, əˈʃɜrd /
ADJECTIVE
absolutely certain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
guaranteed settled sure
STRONG
cinched clear-cut clinched confirmed decided racked sealed secure set
WEAK
beyond doubt definite in the bag indubitable irrefutable made certain nailed down on ice positive pronounced sewed-up surefire undoubted unquestionable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indefinite uncertain unsure
STRONG
undecided vague
WEAK
doubted doubtful
ADJECTIVE
confident
Synonyms
STRONGEST
audacious certain composed confident gutsy poised self-assured self-confident sure unflappable
STRONG
collected cool secure
WEAK
assertive bold brazen cocksure complacent imperturbable overconfident positive pushy rosy sanguine self-possessed unhesitating upbeat
Antonyms
STRONGEST
humble meek self-doubting shy timid uncertain unconfident unself-confident unsure
WEAK
confused doubting feared fearful hesitant nervous

Example Sentences

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A church that felt more assured of its ideology would be confident that its followers could hear differing viewpoints without losing faith.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Chief executive of the association for British travel agents Mark Tanzer said travellers should feel assured there are strong protections in place for them.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Rest assured, though, that no matter who makes the list, businesspeople will continue to make history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The Senate will have to move quickly to schedule a confirmation vote, but for the first time in months, a timely leadership transition at the Fed seems all but assured.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

While they were in training at Engels, Marina Raskova assured them, “After the war you’ll wear white dresses and pretty shoes, and we’ll have a big party. Don’t worry; we’re going to win the war.”

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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