noun C1 Advanced Uncommon

reassurance

Reassurance (noun) means Words or actions that restore someone's confidence and calm their worries. Example: “The doctor's reassurance put her mind at ease before the surgery.”

noun

Words or actions that restore someone's confidence and calm their worries.

"The doctor's reassurance put her mind at ease before the surgery."

"He just needed a bit of reassurance that he was doing the right thing."

How to use reassurance

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomething said or done to make a worried person feel calmer and more confident.

Common pairings

offer reassurance need reassurance

Word forms

reassurances plural

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Etymology

From re- + assurance.

Rhymes for reassurance

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Frequently asked questions

What does “reassurance” mean?

The word “reassurance” means words or actions that restore someone's confidence and calm their worries. In plain terms, something said or done to make a worried person feel calmer and more confident.

How do you use “reassurance” in a sentence?

Here is “reassurance” used in a sentence: “The doctor's reassurance put her mind at ease before the surgery.”

What part of speech is “reassurance”?

“Reassurance” is a noun.

Is “reassurance” a common word?

“Reassurance” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.