noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality of being assertive. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

self assertivenessself-assertiveness

Example

More examples

"There's a fine line between assertiveness and aggression."

Etymology

From assertive + -ness.

Related phrases

self-assertivenessself assured

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