Definitions and Examples of confident, assured, self-assured
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Feeling or showing certainty about one's abilities, qualities, or judgments.
Example
She was confident that she would ace the interview, having prepared thoroughly for it.
Having confidence in oneself; feeling certain and secure about one's decisions.
Example
He felt assured that he had made the right choice, despite the criticism he received from others.
self-assured
Having confidence in oneself and one's abilities; feeling secure and poised in social situations.
Example
She was always self-assured in public, never letting her nerves show.
Key Differences: confident vs assured vs self-assured
- 1Confident implies a strong belief in one's abilities and judgments.
- 2Assured suggests a sense of certainty and security in one's decisions.
- 3Self-assured describes a person who is confident and poised in social situations.
Effective Usage of confident, assured, self-assured
- 1Personal Development: Use these antonyms to describe your own emotional state and set goals for self-improvement.
- 2Professional Communication: Incorporate these words in job interviews, presentations, and emails to convey competence and confidence.
- 3Social Interaction: Use these antonyms to describe others' personalities and behaviors in social situations.
Remember this!
The antonyms of nonconfident describe a positive emotional state, indicating a belief in oneself, one's abilities, and one's decisions. Use these words to describe your own emotional state, convey competence and confidence in professional communication, and describe others' personalities and behaviors in social situations.
