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    assertive
    /əˈsəːtɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. having or showing a confident and forceful personality: "the job may call for assertive behaviour"

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  3. The meaning of ASSERTIVE is disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior. How to use assertive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Assertive.

  4. Learn the meaning of assertive, an adjective that describes someone who behaves confidently and is not afraid to express their opinions or desires. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  5. Assertiveness is a social skill that relies heavily on effective communication while simultaneously respecting the thoughts and wishes of others.

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  6. Assertive definition: confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic. See examples of ASSERTIVE used in a sentence.

  7. If you are upfront about what you want and bold in devising a plan that helps you get it, you could be described as assertive, meaning you act with authority and confidence. English offers many ways to describe getting what you want — demanding, insistent, and pushy are a few of them.

  8. Learn the meaning of assertive, an adjective that describes someone who behaves confidently and says what they want or believe. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.

  9. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective assertive, which means expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence. See examples, synonyms and contrast with submissive.