self-confident
Sure of oneself
Self-confident describes someone who trusts their own abilities and judgment.
A self-confident person speaks up in meetings, takes on challenges, and handles criticism without crumbling.
The trait sits between insecurity and arrogance: She was self-confident enough to admit when she was wrong.
Self-confidence can be domain-specific—a surgeon confident in the operating room may be shy at parties.
Calm and controlled
- secureProtected from harm
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
- collectedCalm and self-possessed
steady · calm · unfazed · grounded · centered · certain · sure · comfortable
Confidently self-assured
- daringAdventurous courage
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- braveShowing courage despite fear
gutsy · courageous · outspoken · forthright · direct · undaunted · uninhibited · brash
Attracting iron or attention
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- commandingExerting strong authority
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
impressive · striking · authoritative · influential · persuasive · presence · swagger · showmanship
Firmly committed to purpose
- decisiveQuick to conclude
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
persistent · steadfast · firm · strong-willed · single-minded · committed · driven · focused
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- dignityInnate personal worth
- worthinessState of deserving recognition
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
poised
Calm and controlled
- secureProtected from harm
- composedCalm and self-possessed
- unflappableImpossible to disturb
collected · steady · calm · unfazed · grounded · centered · certain · sure · comfortable · relaxed
assertive
Confidently self-assured
- daringAdventurous courage
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
brave · gutsy · courageous · outspoken · forthright · direct · undaunted · uninhibited · brash · spirited
magnetic
Attracting iron or attention
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- commandingExerting strong authority
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
engaging · impressive · striking · authoritative · influential · persuasive · presence · swagger · showmanship · panache
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- decisiveQuick to conclude
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
tenacious · persistent · steadfast · firm · strong-willed · single-minded · committed · driven · focused · purposeful
pride
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- dignityInnate personal worth
- worthinessState of deserving recognition
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
self-confidentinsecure
Lacking self-assurance
unconfident · lacking confidence · diffident · unsure · self-critical
self, confidence, confident, confide, confidential, self-assured, confidently, unconfident, confiding