assured
Translation
assured, confident, guaranteed
Examples
She gave an assured performance.
She gave an assured performance.
With this result, victory is assured.
With this result, victory is assured.
Grammar Patterns
((an assured)) ((noun)) a confident (noun). She gave an assured performance.
((be)) ((assured)) to be guaranteed or certain. With this result, victory is assured.
Similar Words
Synonyms: confident, self-possessed, poised; Antonyms: hesitant, uncertain
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'assure', meaning 'made secure' or 'made sure'.
Memory Tips
An 'assured' person acts as if they have made themselves 'sure' of their abilities.