Self-assurance (Noun)
Meaning
Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- With years of experience under her belt, the surgeon approached the complex operation with self-assurance.
- His confident smile and unwavering tone displayed an air of self-assurance that commanded respect from the audience.
- Despite the competitiveness of the industry, the young entrepreneur had self-assurance in her innovative product.
- The politician's self-assurance was evident in the way she handled the tough questions from the press panel.
- Her extensive training and preparation gave her the self-assurance to tackle the challenging marathon course.