adjective

assured

uh-SHOORD

adjective

Confident and self-possessed, without any nervousness or doubt.

"She gave an assured performance despite the huge audience."

"He walked in with an assured stride, ready for the interview."

Certain to happen; guaranteed.

"With three goals in hand, victory looked assured."

noun

The person named on an insurance policy who is covered by it.

"In the event of a claim, the assured must provide proof of loss."

How to Use Assured

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishConfident (about a person) or guaranteed (about an outcome); in insurance, the person who is insured.

Common pairings

self-assured assured of success rest assured

more assured comparative, assureds plural, most assured superlative

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She gave an _____ performance despite the huge audience.

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