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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He attempted to argue the point, maintaining his assertiveness had made him successful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
The growing gang assertiveness comes ahead of a raft of planned new appointments in the judiciary, including members of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and Constitutional Court as well as a new attorney general.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
The apprehension he exhibited in his first major league season has been replaced by assertiveness, leading to him terrorizing hitters of whom he used to be overly respectful.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
While the relationship between Beijing and Washington has improved in the past year, China's increasing assertiveness in the region remains a sticking point.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2024
His half-brother Charles, only a little over a year younger, grew up with his father’s assertiveness.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
