assertive
Use Assertive in a sentence
tɪv adjective
1.
confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
2.
having a distinctive or pronounced taste or aroma.
Related forms
as·ser·tive·ly, adverb
as·ser·tive·ness, noun
non·as·ser·tive, adjective
non·as·ser·tive·ly, adverb
non·as·ser·tive·ness, noun
o·ver·as·ser·tive, adjective
o·ver·as·ser·tive·ly, adverb
o·ver·as·ser·tive·ness, noun
pseu·do·as·ser·tive, adjective
pseu·do·as·ser·tive·ly, adverb
un·as·ser·tive, adjective
un·as·ser·tive·ly, adverb
un·as·ser·tive·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. forceful, decisive, forward.
1. forceful, decisive, forward.
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assertive (əˈsɜːtɪv) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | confident and direct in claiming one's rights or putting forward one's views |
| 2. | given to making assertions or bold demands; dogmatic or aggressive |
| as'sertively | |
| —adv | |
| as'sertiveness | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
She was prickly and often defensive, assertive and opinionated.
So one lesson is the need for stronger editors, more assertive editors to perform the role they're supposed to.
This game demands teamwork and teamwork demands strong, assertive, and focused leadership.
Judicial minimalism is gone, and the court has entered an assertive and sometimes unpredictable phase.
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