assertive 1
adjectivedomain: all adj
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
aggressively self-assured
Examples
- 1.pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act
- 2.an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue
Pertainym (pertains to noun)
assertively 1
adverb
in an assertive manner
EnglishAntonym
unassertive 1
adjective
inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence
Derivationally related form
assertiveness 1
noun
aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions
assert 3
verb
insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized
Also see
aggressive 1
adjective
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
imperative 1
adjective
requiring attention or action
Similar_to
cocky 1
adjective
overly self-confident or self-assertive
emphatic 3
adjective
forceful and definite in expression or action
