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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Example Sentences
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They seemed happy to oblige, apparently assured that they’d be cut in on whatever deal the U.S. had in mind.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
Prime Minister Carney has assured Canadians that, despite the high-profile trade fight, they face some of the lowest US tariff rates compared to other countries.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Running back Jarquez Hunter did not play — and was not in the building — but not because he was assured a roster spot with the Rams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
In a blog post earlier this month, Discord co-founder Stanislav Vishnevskiy assured that the company was working "to make Discord safer for teens."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Central Intelligence Agency had assured Eisenhower of this again and again.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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