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- Dictionaryassertive/əˈsəːtɪv/
adjective
- 1. having or showing a confident and forceful personality: "the job may call for assertive behaviour"
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ASSERTIVE definition: 1. Someone who is assertive behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they want or…. Learn more.
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.
Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive to defend a right point of view or a relevant statement. In the field of psychology and psychotherapy, it is a skill that can be learned and a mode of communication. Dorland's Medical Dictionary defines assertiveness as:
the quality of being confident and not frightened to say what you want or believe: He spoke with confidence and assertiveness. As the first woman to head the institute, she quickly gained a reputation for assertiveness. See. assertive. Fewer examples. There is a new assertiveness among older people.
ASSERTIVE meaning: 1. Someone who is assertive behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they want or…. Learn more.
Assertiveness is a social skill that relies heavily on effective communication while simultaneously respecting the thoughts and wishes of others.
Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice.
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.
Definition of assertive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
assertive - aggressively self-assured; "an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue"; "pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act"
