SELF-ASSURED Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

self-assured

adjective

ˌself-ə-ˈshu̇rd

Definition of self-assured

as in confident

having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities he's a self-assured yachtsman who's not at all intimidated by the competition

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Recent Examples of self-assured Her perspective on pop, politics, and everything in between has remained consistently direct and self-assured. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026 In several episodes, viewers see participants acting decisively and self-assured in private conversations, only to show up to the roundtable and completely change their thinking. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026 The designs recognised the current shift toward mobility, ease, and self-possession, moving away from performative masculinity toward something fresher and more self-assured. — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2026 Time gave us the late-career brilliance of filmmakers like Jane Campion, Agnès Varda, Claire Denis, and Kathryn Bigelow, whose work became richer, fiercer, and more self-assured because these women had lived and learned so much. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-assured

Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-assured

confident

Adjective

Exploring the recent opportunity Baird is confident Innio will be able to lead and set the highest price target at $50.

— Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Speaking of golf, a confident politician or a confident reporter, for that matter, should walk like a golfer coming down the fairway on the 18th hole with a three-stroke lead in a major tournament.

— Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 2 July 2026