self-assertive

self-as·ser·tive

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [self uh-sur-tiv]
- /sɛlf əˈsɜr tɪv/
- /self əˈsɜː.tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self uh-sur-tiv]
- /sɛlf əˈsɜr tɪv/

Definitions of self-assertive word

noun self-assertive insistence on or an expression of one's own importance, wishes, needs, opinions, or the like. 1
adjective self-assertive Someone who is self-assertive acts in a confident way, speaking firmly about their opinions and demanding the rights that they believe they should have. 0

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Origin of self-assertive

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805

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Parts of speech for Self-assertive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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self-assertive popularity

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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for self-assertive

adj self-assertive

assertory — characterized by or relating to declaration or affirmation
brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
chirpy — If you describe a person or their behaviour as chirpy, you mean they are very cheerful and lively.
flipper — a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming.
fun-loving — enjoying life in a lively, lighthearted way; spirited; playful: fun-loving friends.

adjective self-assertive

highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
opinionated — obstinate or conceited with regard to the merit of one's own opinions; conceitedly dogmatic.
overconfident — too confident.
overfamiliar — commonly or generally known or seen: a familiar sight.
weighted — having additional weight.

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