adjective
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made certain; sure; guaranteed
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self-assured
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insured, esp by a life assurance policy
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of assured
A Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at assure, -ed 2
Explanation
If you're assured, you act with self-confidence and certainty. An assured candidate is more likely to get a job than a hesitant, doubtful one. An assured statement is said with conviction, and an assured football team has an advantage over an uncertain one, simply because of their confidence. It can be uncomfortable to be the audience for a nervous performer, but an assured one is a pleasure to watch. The adjective assured comes from the verb assure, with its Old French root, asseurer, "to reassure, calm, or protect."
Vocabulary lists containing assured
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For closer connections, the same level of accuracy could not always be assured.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez assured the affected families that "all branches of the state are working tirelessly... to try to give and provide the most information possible, as soon as possible, reliably."
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Yoro, 20, made a calamitous error as United lost to Bournemouth while Jacquet put in another assured performance against Brighton.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
The contract assured other retailers that they could trust Merchants Parcel to stick around, leading to more long-term commitments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Haldeman assured Nixon that taking the Times to court was a good next step.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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