self-assured
|self-a-ssured|
B2
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/ˌsɛlf əˈʃʊrd/
🇬🇧
/ˌsɛlf əˈʃɔːd/
confident
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-assured' originates from the combination of 'self' and 'assured', where 'assured' comes from the Old French 'asseurer', meaning 'to make sure'.
Historical Evolution
'assured' changed from the Old French word 'asseurer' and eventually became the modern English word 'assured'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make sure or certain', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'confident'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
confident in one's own abilities or character.
She walked into the room with a self-assured smile.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35