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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“The wineglass was so delicate, and her touch so assured, that she could change its shape from round to oval without breaking it.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Joe said that throughout the case the police and prosecution had assured the couple that they had a very strong case and expected to get a guilty verdict.

From BBC

They play Burkina Faso in their final group game on Wednesday and do so with the pressure off because they are already assured of progressing to the last 16.

From Barron's

Egypt, who rested stars like captain Salah with first place already assured, topped Group B with seven points after their draw against Angola in Agadir.

From Barron's

If you’re looking for New Year’s Eve essentials, rest assured that stores and supermarkets are generally open on Dec. 31, although some will close early.

From MarketWatch

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