self-assurance

noun

self-as·​sur·​ance ˌself-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s How to pronounce self-assurance (audio)
-ˈshər-

Examples of self-assurance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What Miyagi and others found refreshing was how Yamamoto’s self-assurance on the field never translated into arrogance off of it. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2024 And the opposite of finding self-assurance is in social media. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 Your self-assurance inspires others, so why not switch up your look? Essence, 4 Mar. 2024 With a bombastic pop sound to accompany the lyrics’ unabashed self-assurance, Beacon stands out immediately when compared against the singer’s past work — much like its title would suggest. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2024 Newcomer Panigrahi helps shape the character’s self-assurance with a performance that stays curious about the layers of Mira’s confidence. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2024 This cycle, the Trump campaign wanted to project self-assurance but not complacency. Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024 With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer). Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2024 In fact, encouraging autonomy fosters confidence and self-assurance, enabling autistics to navigate social situations more effectively. TIME, 3 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-assurance was in 1595

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“Self-assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-assurance. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

self-assurance

noun
self-as·​sur·​ance
ˌsel-fə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s

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