SELF-ASSURANCE Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

self-assurance

noun

ˌself-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s

Definition of self-assurance

as in confidence

great faith in oneself or one's abilities because of her self-assurance she could bring herself to quit her dead-end job and start her own company

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Recent Examples of self-assurance In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026 Because this brazen self-assurance still leads to drafting guys 100 picks early just because an assistant coach got a warm, fuzzy feeling. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026 A lot of the work in the permanent collection also was inspired by themes of healing, self-acceptance, self-assurance and mental wellness that Atkinson uses for his art therapy practice. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Don’t expect Watson’s self-assurance to be shaken by any uniform malfunctions or other growing pains that occur as the Nuggets reassimilate him into their system. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-assurance

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Noun

Unfortunately, South Korea’s situation is becoming more precarious — and thus conflict more likely — as Kim’s confidence grows and resolve weakens in Seoul and Washington.

— Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
The Field Partner Program began as a pilot in 2025 and is scaling with the 2026 crop, helping brands support regenerative agriculture goals with confidence.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of confidence

Noun

Adams added a warning to companies, along with politicians from both parties, about trying to sell false assurances of economic restoration.

— Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2026
Those assurances preceded Machado’s dramatic reappearance Sunday at a Catholic church in Lara state and a journey across northern Venezuela that drew thousands of cheering supporters to highways and city streets.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of assurance

Noun

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
Christina Applegate is back home and prioritizing self-confidence in the latest update on her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of self-confidence

Noun

With the smoke from the fireworks still hanging in the air, Megill gathered his composure and struck out Jonny DeLuca with a nasty breaking ball to end the game.

— Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
In eleven years of service, Masha had never heard her mistress speak with such lack of composure.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of composure

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