zelfverzekerd — meaning in English
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English meaning
- overweening adj Far too sure of yourself, and sometimes rude with it.
- peremptory adj Allowing no argument or discussion; not open to question.
- poised adj Calm, self-possessed, and confident in manner.
Senses
zelfverzekerd is used for these senses in English:
- overweening Unduly confident; arrogant.
- poised Possessing poise, having self-confidence.
- self-assured Assured by or of one's self; confident in one's own abilities.
- self-confident Confident in one's own abilities.
- surefooted Confident and capable.
overweening — full definition
- adj Far too sure of yourself, and sometimes rude with it.
- adj Much greater than is reasonable or necessary.
peremptory — full definition
- adj Allowing no argument or discussion; not open to question.
- adj (law) Describing a deadline that must be met with no chance of delay, whoever turns up.
- adj Very sure of your own opinion and unwilling to let anyone argue with you.
- adj Very stubborn and set on having your own way.
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