Assertive: meaning, definitions and examples

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assertive

[ əˈsəːtɪv ]

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communication

Having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

Synonyms

bold, confident, decisive, self-assured

Examples of usage

She was assertive and always spoke her mind.
He made his point in a clear and assertive way.
The assertive tone of her voice commanded attention.

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behavior

Characterized by a confident and self-assured manner.

Synonyms

bold, confident, decisive, self-assured

Examples of usage

He took on a more assertive approach to leadership.
She needed to be more assertive in her decision-making.

Translations

Translations of the word "assertive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 assertivo

🇮🇳 आत्मविश्वासी

🇩🇪 durchsetzungsfähig

🇮🇩 tegas

🇺🇦 рішучий

🇵🇱 asertywny

🇯🇵 断定的な

🇫🇷 affirmatif

🇪🇸 asertivo

🇹🇷 kendinden emin

🇰🇷 확신에 찬

🇸🇦 جازم

🇨🇿 asertivní

🇸🇰 asertívny

🇨🇳 自信的

🇸🇮 odločen

🇮🇸 ákveðinn

🇰🇿 нұсқаушы

🇬🇪 დამაჯერებელი

🇦🇿 qətiyyətli

🇲🇽 asertivo

Word origin

The word 'assertive' originated from the Latin word 'assert-' meaning 'declared' or 'stated'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of confidently expressing oneself. The concept of assertiveness has been studied in psychology and communication theory, highlighting its importance in effective interpersonal interactions.