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assertive

[ uh-sur-tiv ]
/ əˈsɜr tɪv /
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adjective

confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
having a distinctive or pronounced taste or aroma.

Words related to assertive

prudent, simple, humble, quiet, unassuming, moderate, unflappable, uninvolved, static, laid-back, nonviolent, indifferent, apathetic, satisfied, reticent, wary, cautious, diffident, demure, hesitant

Words nearby assertive

assentor, asser, assert, asserted, assertion, assertive, assertiveness training, assertoric, assertory, asses, asses' bridge

Origin of assertive

First recorded in 1555–65; assert + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM assertive

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British Dictionary definitions for unassertive

assertive
/ (əˈsɜːtɪv) /

adjective

confident and direct in claiming one's rights or putting forward one's views
given to making assertions or bold demands; dogmatic or aggressive

Derived forms of assertive

assertively, adverbassertiveness, noun
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