Selbstsicherheit
self-assurance, self-confidence, poise
noun ZELPT-zi-kher-heyt Rare
Usage Note
Selbstsicherheit ('self-security') describes a settled, outwardly expressed confidence — the quality of not being easily rattled. It is more behavioural and outward-facing than Selbstvertrauen (trust in one's inner abilities), though both overlap.
Examples
"Sie betrat den Raum mit einer Selbstsicherheit, die alle beeindruckte."
Natural Translation
She entered the room with a self-assurance that impressed everyone.
Literal Translation
She entered the room with a self-certainty that impressed all.
Related Words
- Abgeklärtheit serenity, mature composure, detached calm
- Anmaßung presumption, arrogance, overstepping
- Aufgeschlossenheit open-mindedness, receptiveness
- Bedachtheit deliberateness, thoughtful care, circumspection
- Begeisterungsfähigkeit capacity for enthusiasm
- Beharrungsvermögen tenacity, perseverance
- Beharrungswille persistence, determination to persist
- Beherrschtheit self-control, composure
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