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Antonyms for assertive
əˈsɜr tɪvas·sertive
This page is about all possible antonyms and opposite words for the term assertive.
Princeton's WordNet
assertive, self-asserting, self-assertiveadjective
aggressively self-assured
"an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue"; "pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act"
Antonyms:
retiring, nonassertive, self-effacing, reticent, unassertiveSynonyms:
self-assertive, bumptious, self-asserting
Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
assertiveadjective
Synonyms:
positive, peremptory, declaratory, affirmative
How to use assertive in a sentence?
Millennials are a bit more free-spirited, more able to go into new places, to feel more assertive and fearless about trying new things.
Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee:
I think it would be very, very helpful if the federal government could be more assertive and aggressive and more organized in helping all of us to obtain these systems.
Nicki Minaj has always pushed us to further our education and to be assertive and go after what we want, i look forward to continuing my education at Ohio University and will forever be grateful for Nicki Minaj making it possible for me to return to the school I love because without this help I would not have been able to return anytime soon.
A Manila-Hanoi axis places a hurdle in China's ambitions to control most of the South China Sea, this may not lead to immediate changes in the regional balance of power ... but it will shine a spotlight on how China's assertive unilateralism threatens to undermine stability and prosperity.
We abide by laws and rules. We give advice, but to grab someone's hand, to beat him up, to send them notice or to send them a warning letter, is against the Emirate's policy. If anyone has done this, it is a self-assertive act.
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