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Having confidence in one's abilities and decisions without arrogance
His self-assured demeanor impressed the hiring committee.
His confident and composed attitude made a strong impression.
This term suggests a positive, balanced confidence rather than arrogance.
Use 'self-assured' to describe someone who is confident but not arrogant.
This word has a positive meaning; avoid using it for arrogance.
From 'self' (oneself) + 'assured' (certain, confident). First recorded in the early 19th century.
Avoid using this term to describe arrogance; it implies a calm, justified confidence.