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- [uh-sur-tiv]
- /əˈsɜr tɪv/
- /əˈsɜː.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-sur-tiv]
- /əˈsɜr tɪv/
Definitions of assertive word
- adjective assertive Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice. 3
- adjective assertive confident and direct in claiming one's rights or putting forward one's views 3
- adjective assertive given to making assertions or bold demands; dogmatic or aggressive 3
- adjective assertive characterized by assertion; positive or confident in a persistent way 3
- adjective assertive confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman. 1
- adjective assertive having a distinctive or pronounced taste or aroma. 1
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Origin of assertive
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; assert + -ive
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Parts of speech for Assertive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
assertive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for assertive
adj assertive
- self-assured — self-confident.
- self-confident — realistic confidence in one's own judgment, ability, power, etc.
- pushy — obnoxiously forward or self-assertive.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- confident — If you are confident about something, you are certain that it will happen in the way you want it to.
adjective assertive
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
Antonyms for assertive
adj assertive
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- unsure — not certain or confident: He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- diffident — lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
adjective assertive
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
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