self-assertion
əˈsɜr noun
insistence on or an expression of one's own importance, wishes, needs, opinions, or the like.
Origin:
1795–1805
1795–1805
Related forms
self-as·sert·ing, adjective
self-as·sert·ing·ly, adverb
self-as·ser·tive, adjective
self-as·ser·tive·ly, adverb
self-as·ser·tive·ness, noun
Synonyms
assertiveness, aggressiveness, belligerence.
assertiveness, aggressiveness, belligerence.
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| self-assertion | |
| —n | |
| the act or an instance of putting forward one's own opinions, etc, esp in an aggressive or conceited manner | |
| self-as'serting | |
| —adj | |
| self-as'sertingly | |
| —adv | |
| self-as'sertive | |
| —adj | |
| self-as'sertively | |
| —adv | |
| self-as'sertiveness | |
| —n | |
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