as·sert·ive /əˈsɚtɪv/ adjective
[more assertive; most assertive] : confident in behavior or style
▪ an assertive attitude ▪ Their daughter is an assertive little girl. ▪ The country has adopted a more assertive [=aggressive] foreign policy. ▪ If you want people to listen to your opinions, you'll need to learn to be more assertive. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ a sauce with an assertive flavor [=a strong flavor] — see also self-assertive
▪ an assertive attitude ▪ Their daughter is an assertive little girl. ▪ The country has adopted a more assertive [=aggressive] foreign policy. ▪ If you want people to listen to your opinions, you'll need to learn to be more assertive. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ a sauce with an assertive flavor [=a strong flavor] — see also self-assertive
— as·sert·ive·ly adverb
▪ He walked assertively [=confidently] onto the stage.
▪ He walked assertively [=confidently] onto the stage.
— as·sert·ive·ness noun [noncount]
▪ the country's new assertiveness [=aggressiveness] in foreign policy ▪ She is getting/undergoing assertiveness training. [=training that teaches people to act more confidently]
▪ the country's new assertiveness [=aggressiveness] in foreign policy ▪ She is getting/undergoing assertiveness training. [=training that teaches people to act more confidently]
