assertive
/əˈsɝtɪv/
assertive
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- 1.
Expressing opinions or needs confidently and directly, without being aggressive.
"She was very assertive in expressing her needs."
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Be assertive about your needs.
Be assertive about your needs.
She was assertive in asking for a promotion.
She was assertive in asking for a promotion.
An assertive approach is often needed in negotiations.
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How do you pronounce assertive?
assertive is pronounced [/əˈsɝtɪv/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does assertive mean?
assertive means "assertive". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is assertive?
assertive is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "Be assertive about your needs." — used to mean "assertive".
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