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- DictionaryAs·ser·tive/əˈsərdiv/
adjective
- 1. having or showing a confident and forceful personality: "patients should be more assertive with their doctors"
1. : disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior. an assertive leader. 2. : having a strong or distinctive flavor or aroma. assertive wines. assertively adverb. assertiveness noun. Synonyms. aggressive. ambitious. enterprising. fierce. go-getting. high-pressure. in-your-face. militant. pushy. self-asserting.
adjective. us / əˈsɜr·t̬ɪv / Add to word list. behaving confidently and able to say in a direct way what you want or believe: If you really want the promotion, you’ll have to be more assertive. (Definition of assertive from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) assertive | Business English. adjective.
adjective. us / əˈsɜr·t̬ɪv / Add to word list. behaving confidently and able to say in a direct way what you want or believe: If you really want the promotion, you’ll have to be more assertive. (Definition of assertive from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) assertive | Business English. adjective.
Assertive definition: confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic. See examples of ASSERTIVE used in a sentence.
Reviewed by Psychology Today Staff. Assertiveness is a social skill that relies heavily on effective communication while simultaneously respecting the thoughts and...
Definitions of assertive. adjective. aggressively self-assured. “an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue”. “pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act”. synonyms: self-asserting, self-assertive. aggressive. having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends. cocky.
Check pronunciation: assertive. Definition of assertive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
