English · Adjectives
self-assured
ˌselfəˈʃʊərd
[ˌselfəˈʃʊərd]
confident in oneself
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Having confidence in one's own abilities or worth.
Example
She gave a self-assured presentation.
She gave a self-assured presentation.
Etymology
Compound of 'self' and 'assured', from Old French 'aseurer'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes calm confidence in one's own abilities.