self-assurance

[ self-uh-shoor-uhns, self- ]

noun

1. self-confidence.

self-assurance

noun

1. confidence in the validity, value, etc, of one's own ideas, opinions, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-assurance¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

The campaign figures that Trump's "self-assurance" creates a bandwagon effect as voters decide to go with a winner.

From Salon

While most agree that Intermezzo is a step up from her other novels, Lola Seaton in the New Statesman said it "lacks the taut self-assurance of Conversations with Friends and Normal People".

From BBC

Now that the Democrats are projecting exuberance and confidence, Trump’s brand of self-assurance looks like farcical fake swag.

From Salon

Rather than exude iron self-assurance and unqualified optimism about their countries’ futures, liberals fret about the complexities of governing and social problems.

From Salon

They embrace conflict, chafe at playing defense and exhibit self-assurance even in pursuit of unpopular goals.

From Salon