self-assuredness
Poised, unwavering belief
Self-assuredness is confidence in one's own abilities and judgment.
The word emphasizes a settled, internal quality rather than outward display—someone with self-assuredness doesn't need external validation.
It often carries positive connotations of composure and capability: Her self-assuredness in the interview impressed the panel.
The quality can shade into arrogance when excessive.
Valuing one's own worth
- self-worthInternal sense of value
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- dignityInnate personal worth
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
self-regard · self-image · self-acceptance · self-love · worthiness · self-validation · personal value · self-affirmation
Confident self-expression quality
- convictionFirmly held belief
- certaintyTotal absence of doubt
- self-relianceDepending on oneself alone
- decisivenessAbility to choose firmly
determination · resoluteness · steadfastness · tenacity · self-belief · inner strength · groundedness · self-possession
Emotional self-control
- aplombSelf-assured composure
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- dignityInnate personal worth
calmness · serenity · equanimity · unflappability · coolness · balance · steadiness · self-control
Brazen, reckless daring
- daringAdventurous courage
- courageFortitude facing danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- nerveSignal-carrying body fiber
pluck · guts · bravery · chutzpah · spunk · intrepidity · venturesomeness · dauntlessness
self-respect
Valuing one's own worth
- self-worthInternal sense of value
- self-esteemOne's sense of worth
- dignityInnate personal worth
pride · self-regard · self-image · self-acceptance · self-love · worthiness · self-validation · personal value · self-affirmation · confidence
assertiveness
Confident self-expression quality
- convictionFirmly held belief
- certaintyTotal absence of doubt
- self-relianceDepending on oneself alone
decisiveness · determination · resoluteness · steadfastness · tenacity · self-belief · inner strength · groundedness · self-possession · firmness
composure
Emotional self-control
dignity · calmness · serenity · equanimity · unflappability · coolness · balance · steadiness · self-control · presence
audacity
Brazen, reckless daring
- daringAdventurous courage
- courageFortitude facing danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
nerve · pluck · guts · bravery · chutzpah · spunk · intrepidity · venturesomeness · dauntlessness · moxie
self-assurednessself-doubt
Uncertainty about oneself
self-distrust · insecurity · diffidence · doubt · uncertainty
self-assurednesstimidity
Fearful lack of courage
shyness · hesitancy · meekness · unassertiveness · diffidence
self-assurednessinsecurity
Uncertainty about oneself
anxiety · apprehension · fearfulness · vulnerability · nervousness
unsure, assured, reassure, assurance, assure, sureness, reassuring, self-assured, assuredly