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assuredness

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The state or quality of being assured.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: assurance, guarantee

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: certainty, assurance, guarantee

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

great coolness and composure under strain

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • keep your cool

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: aplomb, cool, poise, sang-froid

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: composure, calm, calmness, equanimity

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English assured Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English assuredness From assured + -ness.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: zelfzekerheid — The state or quality of being assured.