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- Dictionaryunassertive/ˌʌnəˈsəːtɪv/
adjective
- 1. (of a person) not having or showing a confident and forceful personality: "his bland and unassertive personal style"
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The meaning of UNASSERTIVE is not assertive : modest, shy. How to use unassertive in a sentence.
Definitions of unassertive. adjective. inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence. “a shy unassertive person” synonyms: nonaggressive, unaggressive. not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness. nonassertive. not aggressively self-assured, though not necessarily lacking in confidence. reticent, retiring, self-effacing.
Not assertive or aggressive; timid.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective unassertive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
Synonyms for UNASSERTIVE: meek, humble, modest, timid, passive, submissive, deferential, acquiescent; Antonyms of UNASSERTIVE: assertive, aggressive, impudent, confident, bold, brassy, brash, cheeky.
Not assertive or aggressive; timid.... Click for pronunciations, examples sentences, video.
Adj. 1. unassertive - inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence; "a shy unassertive person". nonaggressive, unaggressive - not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness. timid - showing fear and lack of confidence.
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Britannica Dictionary definition of UNASSERTIVE. [more unassertive; most unassertive] : not talking or behaving in a loud and confident way : not assertive. a modest, unassertive person. an unassertive manner.
adjective inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence. Etymologies. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. un- + assertive. Support. Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word unassertive . Examples. They're characterized as unassertive, over-patient, avoiding conflict.
