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be self-assured

[/bi sɛlf əˈʃʊrd/]
verb phrase
ser seguro de si; ter confiança em si mesmo
1. to have confidence in oneself; to appear confident and composed
She is self-assured in her abilities as a leader.
Ela é segura de si nas suas habilidades como líder.
2. to demonstrate poise and self-confidence without arrogance
The self-assured candidate answered all the interview questions calmly.
O candidato seguro de si respondeu todas as perguntas da entrevista com calma.
NYC Slang
got swagger; got game; confident
Synonyms
be confidentbe poisedbe self-confidentbe assuredbe composed
Antonyms
be insecurebe uncertainbe doubtfullack confidencebe anxious

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser seguro de si; ter confiança em si mesmo
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ser confiante; ter segurança pessoal
common in business and professional contexts
Portugal
ser seguro de si; ter autoconfiança
slightly more formal usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

walk with one's head held high
wear one's confidence on one's sleeve
have the nerve to
be sure of oneself
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