Words and phrases that have a meaning related to assertive: (141 results)
Antonyms:
unassertive
Often used in the same context:
forceful, aggressive, timid, confrontational, forthright, bolder, submissive, conciliatory, extroverted, strident, belligerent, demonstrative, feistier, combative, empathetic, deferential, pragmatic, unassertive, resolute, bossy, truculent, diffident, circumspect, headstrong, pushy, tactful, attentive, nuanced, bellicose, individualistic, energetic, braver, impetuous, restrained, standoffish, subservient, proactive, domineering, arrogant, approachable, outspoken, pugnacious, fearless, brusque, docile, persuasive, cautious, brash, solicitous, antagonistic, argumentative, gutsier, streetwise, businesslike, intransigent, cocky, unconfident, obstinate, insistent, adroit, indecisive, shyer, unselfish, talkative, receptive, communicative, brusk, meek, perseverant, sassier, considerate, levelheaded, introspective, surefooted, adventurous, impatient, sterner, overbearing, respectful, attuned, empathic, overcautious, cagier, responsive, expressive, opinionated, agile, tolerant, hotheaded, edgier, articulate, ambivalent, interventionist, enlightened, hawkish, acceptant, skillful, defiant, demure, eloquent, introverted, unapologetic, reporting, assertion, caring, charging, compensating, determinacy, developed, feeding, listening, rep, abiding, absorbing, acceptance, accommodating, accumulating, accusatory, achievers, activating, active, actualizing, duplicitous, nonaggressive, dictatorial, irresponsible, deviant, effacing, asocial, nonassertive, extraverted
Appears in the definition of:
., aggressor, assertively, assert oneself, bumptious, cocky, self-assertive
Synonyms:
Also try:emphatic, self-asserting
— Nouns for assertive: behavior, training, behaviors, responses, woman, role, skills, response, communication, women, behaviour, more...
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