reassurance

CEFRC1

/rˌiəˈʃʊrəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Words or actions that make someone feel less worried.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The act of confirming someone's opinion or impression.

Examples

  • Tom is very insecure and needs constant reassurance and approval.

  • Ziri pulled Rima in closer for reassurance.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The feeling of being reassured, of having confidence restored, of having apprehensions dispelled.

More examples

In context

  • "The PM’s private reassurances are worthless given her track record of u-turns and her clear desperation to cling to power."

Quick test

Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.

Question 1 · Quick check

The anxious patient needed blank from the doctor before the risky surgery.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From re- + assurance.