self-assurance

noun
UK: /ˌself.əˈʃʊərəns/
US: /ˌself.əˈʃʊrəns/

  1. Confidence in yourself and your abilities; a feeling of certainty about your own capabilities.

    1. She showed great self-assurance during her speech to the crowd.
    2. His quiet self-assurance impressed everyone, showing he knew exactly what he was doing.

  2. A calm and confident manner, projecting an image of competence and reliability.

    1. His self-assurance made him a natural leader in the group project.
    2. The negotiator's self-assurance helped to bring the tense discussion to a peaceful resolution.

Synonyms

confidence poise assurance self-confidence composure aplomb

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "self-assurance" in English means: Confidence in yourself and your abilities; a feeling of certainty about your own capabilities., A calm and confident manner, projecting an image of competence and reliability..

The phonetic transcription of "self-assurance" is /ˌself.əˈʃʊərəns/ in British English and /ˌself.əˈʃʊrəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "self-assurance": confidence, poise, assurance, self-confidence, composure, aplomb.

Example usage of "self-assurance": "She showed great self-assurance during her speech to the crowd.". More examples on the page.