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Meaning of assertive
having or showing a confident and forceful personality
Etymology of assertive
The word "assertive" comes from the verb "assert", which is derived from the Latin "assertare", meaning "to declare" or "to claim", and is a combination of "ad-" (meaning "to" or "toward") and "sertare" (meaning "to declare" or "to claim")
Historically, the word "assertive" has been used to describe individuals who express themselves in a confident and forceful manner, and has been associated with positive qualities such as self-confidence and determination
Synonyms
confident
forceful
self-assured
decisive
firm
direct
forthright
outspoken
bold
fearless
courageous
determined
resolute
uncompromising
persuasive
convincing
compelling
authoritative
dominant
commanding
powerful
influential
emphatic
insistent
persistent
dogged
tenacious
unyielding
unwavering
unshakeable
assured
self-confident
positive
optimistic
enthusiastic
Definitions
- Having or showing a confident and forceful personality
- * Expressing a statement or opinion in a confident and forceful way
- * Having a strong and confident sense of one's own identity or individuality
Usage Examples
- She is an assertive person who always speaks her mind
- * He has an assertive style of leadership that inspires confidence in his team
- * The company needs to be more assertive in its marketing efforts to compete with its rivals
Antonyms
passive
submissive
hesitant
timid
shy
reserved
introverted
quiet
mild
gentle
meek
weak
spineless
cowardly
faint-hearted
irresolute
indecisive
uncertain
ambiguous
vague
wishy-washy
lacking confidence
diffident
self-effacing
unassuming
modest
humble