Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characterized by certainty, security, or confidence: Describes something that is guaranteed, certain to happen, or free from doubt. It can also describe a person who is confident and self-possessed.
   • Insured, protected by a contract: In a financial or legal context, it can mean covered by an insurance policy or guarantee.

Usage and Examples

• Describing certainty or security:
  • The company offered him an assured income for the next two years.
  • There is no assured method to predict earthquakes perfectly.
• Describing a confident manner:
  • She gave an assured performance, captivating the entire audience.
  • His assured tone convinced everyone he knew what he was doing.

Advanced Usage

• "Rest assured": A common phrase used to tell someone they can be certain or feel secure about something.
  • You can rest assured that your application will be processed confidentially.
• Used in formal or legal language to mean "guaranteed" or "insured."
  • The loan is assured against the property.

Variants and Related Words

• Assure (verb): To tell someone something positively to dispel any doubts; to make something certain.
  • I assure you, the report is accurate.
• Assuredly (adverb): Without doubt; certainly.
  • He will assuredly be promoted.
• Assurance (noun): A positive declaration intended to give confidence; confidence or certainty in one's own abilities; or a form of financial insurance.
  • She gave me her assurance that the work would be done on time.
  • He spoke with great assurance.

Synonyms

• Confident: Sure of oneself.
• Certain: Known for sure; established beyond doubt.
• Guaranteed: Formally promised or assured.
• Self-possessed: Calm, confident, and in control of one's feelings.

Antonyms

• Doubtful: Feeling uncertain.
• Insecure: Not confident or assured.
• Uncertain: Not able to be relied on; not known for sure.

Related Phrases

• Self-assured: Confident in one's own abilities or character.
  • His self-assured attitude helped him in the negotiation.

Adjective

1. characterized by certainty or security
   • a tiny but assured income
   • we can never have completely assured lives
2. marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
   • she paints with an assured hand