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   Self-as·ser·tive

   /ˌselfəˈsərdiv/

   

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   • 1. having or characterized by self-assertion; expressing oneself confidently and forcefully: "I've always encouraged students to be self-assertive"

   Derivatives

   • 1. self-assertiveness noun

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › healthy-lifestyle › stress-managementBeing assertive: Reduce stress, communicate better - Mayo Clinic

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   Jan 20, 2024 · Assertiveness can help you express yourself effectively and stand up for your point of view. It can also help you do this while respecting the rights and beliefs of others. Being assertive can also help boost your self-esteem and earn others' respect.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › self-assertionSelf-assertion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SELF-ASSERTION is the act of asserting oneself or one's own rights, claims, or opinions.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySELF-ASSERTION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the act of giving your opinions in a powerful way so that other people will notice, or an example of this: Interactions with siblings teach kids about self-assertion, negotiation, and compromise. His new songs are a familiar mix of insults and bombastic self-assertions.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSELF-ASSERTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English ...

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   May 17, 2024 · Someone who is self-assertive acts in a confident way, speaking firmly about their opinions and demanding the rights that they believe they should have. If you want good relationships, you must have the confidence to be self-assertive when required.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishself-assertive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation...

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   Definition of self-assertive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › self-assertiveSelf-assertive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty. adjective. aggressively self-assured. synonyms: assertive, self-asserting. aggressive. having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends. cocky. overly self-confident or self-assertive. emphatic, forceful.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › self-assertive_adjself-assertive adjective - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does the adjective self-assertive mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective self-assertive . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.