self-assertion

self-as·ser·tion

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Definitions of self-assertion word

noun self-assertion insistence on or an expression of one's own importance, wishes, needs, opinions, or the like. 1
uncountable noun self-assertion Self-assertion is confidence that you have in speaking firmly about your opinions and demanding the rights that you believe you should have. 0
noun self-assertion the act or an instance of putting forward one's own opinions, etc, esp in an aggressive or conceited manner 0
noun self-assertion the act of demanding recognition for oneself or of insisting upon one's rights, claims, etc. 0

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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