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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You are confident that you will be jumping onto huge platforms — just how they assured you.

From Space Scoop

Some parents, such as Vargas, said the forum assured them that the A4 mission will remain intact.

From Los Angeles Times

Allen assured me he wanted a relationship and dreamed of starting a family.

From Los Angeles Times

On the day of the launch, the Bom assured Australians that the community had been consulted on the changes.

From BBC

"I think now probably a lot more assured of myself as a person, as a captain and what I'm trying to do out there."

From Barron's