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   unassertive

   /ˌʌnəˈsəːtɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person) not having or showing a confident and forceful personality: "his bland and unassertive personal style"

   Derivatives

   • 1. unassertively adverb
   • 2. unassertiveness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › unassertiveUnassertive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Unassertive means not assertive, or modest and shy. See examples of unassertive in a sentence, word history, synonyms, and related words.

3. www.thefreedictionary.com › unassertiveUnassertive - definition of unassertive by The Free Dictionary

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   Define unassertive. unassertive synonyms, unassertive pronunciation, unassertive translation, English dictionary definition of unassertive. adj. Not assertive; reserved. un′as·ser′tive·ly adv. un′as·ser′tive·ness n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › unassertiveUNASSERTIVE Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words -...

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   Synonyms for UNASSERTIVE: meek, humble, modest, timid, passive, submissive, deferential, acquiescent; Antonyms of UNASSERTIVE: assertive, aggressive, impudent, confident, bold, brassy, brash, cheeky

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   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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNASSERTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Unassertive means not assertive or aggressive; timid. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences with synonyms and pronunciation.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › unassertiveAll resources related to 'unassertive' - Collins Online...

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   Unassertive means not assertive or aggressive; timid. Find out more about its pronunciation, collocations, grammar, and examples from Collins English Dictionary.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › unassertive_adjunassertive, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   Unassertive means not assertive, or not willing to express one's opinions or claims. The word is derived from un- prefix and assertive adjective. See etymology, pronunciation, frequency and examples in OED.