Assurance — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s/ as·sur·ance

Meaning & Definition of Assurance

Assurance (noun)

  1. the state of being assured
  2. a being certain in the mind
  3. confidence of mind or manner, easy freedom from self-doubt or uncertainty; also, excessive self-confidence, brashness, presumption

Assurance (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state of mind in which one is free from doubt

    "I can state with complete assurance that no harm will ever come to you"

    similar: assuredness, certainty, certitude, cocksureness, confidence, conviction, doubtlessness, face, positiveness, satisfaction, sureness, surety
    related: authoritarianism, dogmatism, decisiveness, determination, firmness, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, resolve
    opposite: doubt, incertitude, nonconfidence, uncertainty
    near: hesitancy, hesitation, indecisiveness, irresolution, disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, anxiety, concern, misgiving, distrust, mistrust, suspicion

  2. great faith in oneself or one's abilities

    "her assurance was evident in the way she carried herself onto the playing field"

    similar: aplomb, confidence, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-trust
    related: cockiness, complacence, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, ego, egoism, egotism, hubris, overconfidence, pomposity, pompousness, pride, pridefulness, self-admiration, self-applause, self-assumption, self-complacency, self-conceit, self-consequence, self-content, self-contentment, self-glorification, self-importance, self-opinion, self-partiality, self-satisfaction, smugness, vaingloriousness, vainglory, vanity, calmness, composure, coolness, equanimity, self-poise, self-possession, assumption, bumptiousness, haughtiness, hauteur, huffiness, imperiousness, loftiness, lordliness, peremptoriness, presumptuousness, pretentiousness, superciliousness, superiority, toploftiness
    opposite: diffidence, insecurity, self-distrust, self-doubt
    near: apprehension, doubt, misgiving

Related Entry: Self-assurance (noun)

Self-assurance is a different word from Assurance. The synonyms below are for self-assurance, not for assurance.

  1. great faith in oneself or one's abilities

    "because of her self-assurance she could bring herself to quit her dead-end job and start her own company"

    similar: aplomb, assurance, confidence, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-trust
    related: cockiness, complacence, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, ego, egoism, egotism, hubris, overconfidence, pomposity, pompousness, pride, pridefulness, self-admiration, self-applause, self-assumption, self-complacency, self-conceit, self-consequence, self-content, self-contentment, self-glorification, self-importance, self-opinion, self-partiality, self-satisfaction, smugness, vaingloriousness, vainglory, vanity, calmness, composure, coolness, equanimity, self-poise, self-possession, assumption, bumptiousness, haughtiness, hauteur, huffiness, imperiousness, loftiness, lordliness, peremptoriness, presumptuousness, pretentiousness, superciliousness, superiority, toploftiness
    opposite: diffidence, insecurity, self-distrust, self-doubt
    near: apprehension, doubt, misgiving

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Assurance

The most common words with a similar meaning to Assurance:

assuredness, certainty, certitude, cocksureness, confidence, conviction, doubtlessness, face, positiveness, satisfaction, sureness, surety, aplomb, self-assurance, self-assuredness, self-confidence, self-esteem, self-trust

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Assurance

Words with the opposite meaning of Assurance:

doubt, incertitude, nonconfidence, uncertainty, diffidence, insecurity, self-distrust, self-doubt

Related Words for Assurance

authoritarianism, dogmatism, decisiveness, determination, firmness, purposefulness, resoluteness, resolution, resolve, cockiness, complacence, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, ego, egoism, egotism, hubris, overconfidence, pomposity, pompousness, pride, pridefulness, self-admiration, self-applause, self-assumption, self-complacency, self-conceit, self-consequence, self-content

Near Antonyms of Assurance

hesitancy, hesitation, indecisiveness, irresolution, disbelief, incredulity, unbelief, anxiety, concern, misgiving, distrust, mistrust, suspicion, apprehension

Origin & Etymology of Assurance

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Assurance

Words & Phrases Containing Assurance

quality assurance, self-assurance, life assurance

Frequently Asked Questions about Assurance

What does "Assurance" mean?

"Assurance" means the state of being assured. As a noun, it is defined as: the state of being assured. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Assurance"?

Other words for "Assurance" include assuredness, certainty, certitude, cocksureness, confidence, conviction, doubtlessness and face. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Assurance" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Assurance"?

There are 78 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Assurance". Common alternatives include assuredness, certainty, certitude, cocksureness, confidence, conviction, doubtlessness, face, positiveness and satisfaction.

What is the opposite of "Assurance"?

Antonyms of "Assurance" include doubt, incertitude, nonconfidence, uncertainty, diffidence, insecurity, self-distrust and self-doubt. Near antonyms include hesitancy, hesitation, indecisiveness and irresolution.

How do you use "Assurance" in a sentence?

Examples of "Assurance" in a sentence: "I can state with complete assurance that no harm will ever come to you"; "her assurance was evident in the way she carried herself onto the playing field".

Is "Assurance" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Assurance" is a noun.

Is "Assurance" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Assurance" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Assurance"?

"Assurance" is pronounced /ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s/ and divided into syllables as as·sur·ance.