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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Prosecutors alleged that the Nvidia employee was aware of the plan and assured managers that on-site inspections for the sale had cleared.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
TUI's customer services assured her by email that the air conditioning on board was working.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
With “Alien” and “Blade Runner” just around the corner, it’s easy to overlook Scott’s astonishingly assured feature debut, which won him the prize for best first film at Cannes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
Flynn said he had been assured that the reduced workforce would not affect the building of the MV Glen Rosa.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Kaiser Wilhelm, confident of a German victory, assured his departing troops that they would be home “before the leaves have fallen from the trees.”
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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