self-assertive
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Behaving in a confident and forceful way to express one's own views, needs, or rights, sometimes to an excessive or aggressive degree. It describes a person who is very determined to state their own opinions or get what they want.
Usage
The word "self-assertive" is used to describe a person's manner or behavior. It often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting the confidence is expressed in a way that is too strong, pushy, or inconsiderate of others. It is less common than the related word "assertive."
Examples
- Adjective:
- His self-assertive manner in the meeting intimidated some of the quieter team members.
- While confidence is good, being overly self-assertive can damage teamwork.
- She was self-assertive enough to demand a promotion after completing the major project.
Advanced Usage
- "self-assertive behavior": Actions characterized by forcefully promoting one's own interests.
- The manager had to address the new employee's self-assertive behavior, which was creating conflict.
Variants and Related Words
- Assertive (adj): Having or showing a confident and forceful personality. (This is the more common and generally more positive term.)
- It's important to be assertive when negotiating a contract.
- Self-assertion (n): The act of asserting oneself, one's opinions, or one's rights.
- His constant self-assertion made it difficult for others to contribute ideas.
Synonyms
- Pushy: Excessively or unpleasantly self-assertive.
- Forceful: (Of a person) expressing opinions strongly and demanding attention or action.
- Dominating: Having a commanding influence over; controlling.
Antonyms
- Submissive: Ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meek.
- Retiring: Shy and fond of being on one's own; not inclined to be self-assertive.
- Diffident: Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
Adjective
- offensively self-assertive
- aggressively self-assured
- an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue
- pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act