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as·sured
assured
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- pronunciation:
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shurd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
made secure; guaranteed.
Now that his future in the company was assured, he could relax a bit on the job.The play seemed assured of success after receiving rave reviews from the critics.- antonyms:
- uncertain
- similar words:
- certain
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definition 2: |
having faith in oneself; confident.
She seems very assured, but her brother doesn't appear to have any confidence in himself.- antonyms:
- doubtful, timorous
- similar words:
- confident, secure
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related words: |
cocksure, hopeful, optimistic, positive, secure, sure |
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derivation: |
assuredly (adv.) |
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