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Definitions

self-assured

[self-uh-shoord] / ˈsɛlf əˈʃʊərd /
ADJECTIVE
self-confident
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assured confident courageous overconfident
WEAK
believing bold brave cocksure cocky expectant expecting fearless full of oneself positive puffed up secure sure sure of oneself unafraid
Antonyms
STRONGEST
shy timid uncertain unsure
STRONG
fearful

Example Sentences

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She was aspirationally fit but unthreatening and strikingly self-assured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

But even for an artist as self-assured as Robyn, becoming a mother, especially as a woman and public figure in her 40s, is a vulnerable and frightening experience.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026

“Katie’s a very tenacious, self-assured individual,” recalled Jordan Ball, who was a senator for the opposition party.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

Platt has a boyish face and a soft, self-assured speaking voice.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

“Oh, Clare. That is a very interesting offer. But…” She gave a slight but self-assured shrug.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman