self-assurance
noun
self-as·sur·ance
ˌself-ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s 
-ˈshər-
Examples of self-assurance in a Sentence
because of her self-assurance she could bring herself to quit her dead-end job and start her own company
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When Your Greatest Strength Becomes Your Weakness Confidence is essential in leadership, but there's a fine line between self-assurance and self-absorption.
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Isabelita Castilho, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
But more than anything, Adolescence has given Graham the self-assurance to get more stories out of his head.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 June 2025
Emily’s ever-changing moods and growing self-assurance allowed Mitchell to showcase her range as the seasons progressed.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 8 June 2025
Foster self-confidence Building on Fogel’s advice to avoid teaching blind obedience, Dr. Lane emphasizes that fostering a child’s self-confidence and self-assurance is a crucial step in preventing abuse.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 6 June 2025
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Isabelita Castilho, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
But more than anything, Adolescence has given Graham the self-assurance to get more stories out of his head.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 June 2025
Emily’s ever-changing moods and growing self-assurance allowed Mitchell to showcase her range as the seasons progressed.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 8 June 2025
Foster self-confidence Building on Fogel’s advice to avoid teaching blind obedience, Dr. Lane emphasizes that fostering a child’s self-confidence and self-assurance is a crucial step in preventing abuse.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-assurance
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“Self-assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-assurance. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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