assertive
adjective
confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic.
assertiveness
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a word derived from
assertive.
Example Sentences
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Barack Obama's last visit to China as president threw a spotlight on the country's growing assertiveness and mounting rivalry with Washington.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Tesla’s self-driving cars are also safe but evince greater assertiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 7, 2025
The apprehension he exhibited in his first major league season has been replaced by assertiveness, leading to him terrorizing hitters of whom he used to be overly respectful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2025
On the defence and diplomatic front both the US and Japan are challenged by China's rising influence and assertiveness in the region and globally.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025
He put indignant conviction into this, pouncing on the first sprig of assertiveness in me.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
