self-asserting
Definition
Adjective: 1. Aggressively self-assured; assertive in a bold or forceful way: Describes a person or manner that confidently and sometimes aggressively expresses opinions, demands, or rights.
Usage
The adjective "self-asserting" is used to describe a person's character or a specific action that demonstrates a strong, confident, and sometimes domineering insistence on one's own views or importance. It often carries a slightly more forceful or aggressive connotation than the simpler word "assertive."
Examples
- He has a self-asserting personality that commands attention in meetings.
- Her self-asserting tone during the negotiation secured a better deal.
- The self-asserting manner of the young entrepreneur impressed some investors but alienated others.
Advanced Usage
- As a participial adjective: The word can function like a present participle to describe the act of asserting oneself.
- By self-asserting his authority early, the manager established clear boundaries.
Variants and Related Words
- Self-assertion (noun): The act of asserting oneself or one's own importance, rights, or opinions.
- His constant self-assertion made collaboration difficult.
- Self-assertive (adjective): This is a more common and often interchangeable synonym for "self-asserting."
- She is self-assertive and knows how to get what she wants.
Synonyms
- Assertive
- Forceful
- Dominant
- Pushy (informal, often negative)
- Aggressive (can be more negative)
Antonyms
- Submissive
- Meek
- Retiring
- Diffident
- Unassertive
Adjective
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aggressively self-assured
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an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue
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pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act
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