- self-assurance
- ,self-as`surance noun uncountrelaxed confidence that comes from being sure of your abilities
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
self-assurance — also self assurance, 1590s, from SELF (Cf. self) + ASSURANCE (Cf. assurance) … Etymology dictionary
self-assurance — self assurance, assurance, *confidence, self confidence, aplomb, self possession Analogous words: coolness, collectedness, imperturbability (see corresponding adjectives at COOL): composure, sangfroid, *equanimity Contrasted words: diffidence,… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
self-assurance — [self′ə shoor′əns] n. confidence in oneself, or in one s own ability, talent, etc. self assured adj … English World dictionary
self-assurance — ► NOUN ▪ confidence in one s own abilities or character. DERIVATIVES self assured adjective … English terms dictionary
self-assurance — index composure, surety (certainty) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
self-assurance — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ new found ▪ blustery ▪ masculine VERB + SELF ASSURANCE ▪ be lacking in, lack ▪ … Collocations dictionary
self-assurance — noun you need to build up your self assurance Syn: self confidence, confidence, assertiveness, self reliance, composure, self possession, presence of mind, aplomb Ant: diffidence … Thesaurus of popular words
self-assurance — N UNCOUNT Someone who has self assurance shows confidence in the things that they say and do because they are sure of their abilities. Syn: self confidence … English dictionary
self-assurance — /self euh shoor euhns, self /, n. self confidence. [1585 95] * * * … Universalium
self-assurance — self′ assur′ance n. self confidence • Etymology: 1585–95 … From formal English to slang