sure of oneself
Certain of abilities
Confident in one's own abilities, judgment, or worth.
Someone sure of oneself acts without hesitation or self-doubt: She walked into the interview sure of herself.
The phrase can suggest healthy confidence or tip toward arrogance, depending on context: He's a little too sure of himself for my taste.
- poisedCalm and controlled
- assertiveConfidently self-assured
- cool as a cucumberExtremely calm and composed
- second guessingReconsidering past decisions
- walking on eggshellsActing with extreme caution
quiet confidence · cocksure · big head · decisive · bold · empowered · resolute · authoritative · swagger · inner strength · standing tall · charismatic · fearless · determined · apprehensive · persuasive · commanding · hubris
sure of oneselfinsecure
Lacking self-assurance
lacking confidence · unconfident · diffident · low self-esteem · inferiority complex
sure of oneselfindecisive
Unable to make choices
hesitant · vacillating · wishy-washy · wavering · irresolute
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