self-assured

IPA/ˌself.əˈʃɔːd/
IPA/ˌself.əˈʃʊrd/

self-assured — adjective

1. feeling certain about your abilities and character, and showing this in the way

1.形容詞B2
釋義

feeling certain about your abilities and character, and showing this in the way you behave

例句

In the job interview, Sofia appeared calm and self-assured, which impressed the hiring manager.

linking verb + self-assured (appear calm and self-assured)

The self-assured tone of the doctor's voice helped ease the patient's worries.

attributive use: self-assured + noun (tone / smile / manner)

同義詞
  • confident

    more common and broader in use; can refer to both general traits and specific situations

  • self-confident

    very similar in meaning; slightly more common than self-assured

  • poised

    emphasises grace and composure under pressure rather than belief in one's abilities

  • assertive

    focuses on expressing opinions and needs firmly, sometimes aggressively

反義詞
  • insecure

    lacking confidence in oneself and feeling unsure of one's value

  • unsure

    lacking certainty about one's abilities or decisions

  • diffident

    shy and hesitant because of a lack of self-confidence

文法句型

linking verb + self-assured

self-assured + noun

self-assured in + noun

用法筆記

Often describes a person's outward manner or behaviour in social or professional settings, rather than a temporary feeling about a specific event.

常見錯誤

❌She felt self-assured about passing the exam.
✅She felt confident about passing the exam.
💡'self-assured' refers to a stable personality trait, not a temporary feeling about one event.
❌He is self-assured to win the competition.
✅He is confident that he will win the competition.
💡'self-assured' is not followed by a to-infinitive clause describing a specific outcome.