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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The socialization lessons include the art of shaking hands, which most of the boys do upon greeting the older men — some shyly, eyes down, some with self-assurance.
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Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
Such programs promote real, authentic mentorship and community, build self-assurance and develop leadership—resulting in authentic, personal stories of growth that inspire.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Employees who project self-assurance are more likely to be promoted, trusted with leadership roles, and seen as capable, even when their skills are no better than their peers.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Pairing that with a healthy dose of skepticism, graduates need the skills to investigate possible unintended consequences and to developing the self-assurance to ask the challenging questions.
—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
Such programs promote real, authentic mentorship and community, build self-assurance and develop leadership—resulting in authentic, personal stories of growth that inspire.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Employees who project self-assurance are more likely to be promoted, trusted with leadership roles, and seen as capable, even when their skills are no better than their peers.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Pairing that with a healthy dose of skepticism, graduates need the skills to investigate possible unintended consequences and to developing the self-assurance to ask the challenging questions.
—Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes, 28 Feb. 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 31 Mar. 2025.
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