英语词汇“assertive”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(adjective) in the sense of confident

Definition

confident and direct in dealing with others

an assertive style of management

Synonyms

confident

In time he became more confident and relaxed.

firm

demanding

decided

a man of very decided opinions

forward

She is very forward and confident.

can-do (informal)

positive

aggressive

a very competitive and aggressive executive

decisive

Firm decisive action will be taken to end the incident.

forceful

emphatic

His response was immediate and emphatic.

insistent

feisty (informal)

pushy (informal)

a confident and pushy individual

in-your-face (British, slang)

dogmatic

His dogmatic style deflects opposition.

strong-willed

domineering

They are not domineering parents.

overbearing

an arrogant and overbearing man

self-assured

carnivorous (informal)

Opposites

reserved

retiring

modest

shy

shrinking

backward

insecure

timid

self-conscious

hesitant

meek

unobtrusive

self-effacing

diffident

sheepish

bashful

timorous

, unassertive

单词	assertive
释义	Trends of assertive View usage for: assertive (əsɜːʳtɪv) adjective Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice. Debating encourages children to be more assertive. ...an assertive style of management. Synonyms: confident, firm, demanding, decided More Synonyms of assertive assertively adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] 'You don't need to do that,' said Pearl assertively. assertiveness uncountable noun Clare's assertiveness stirred up his deep-seated sense of inadequacy. ...an assertiveness training class. Synonyms: confidence, insistence, aggressiveness, firmness More Synonyms of assertive assertive in British English (əˈsɜːtɪv) adjective 1. confident and direct in claiming one's rights or putting forward one's views 2. given to making assertions or bold demands; dogmatic or aggressive Derived forms assertively (asˈsertively) adverb assertiveness (asˈsertiveness) noun assertive in American English (əˈsɜrtɪv) adjective characterized by assertion; positive or confident in a persistent way SIMILAR WORDS: agˈgressive Derived forms assertively (asˈsertively) adverb assertiveness (asˈsertiveness) noun Word origin ML assertivus Examples of 'assertive' in a sentence assertive We need to be bold and assertive. The Sun (2012) He will also be constrained by his increasingly assertive junior partner. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Britain today is less assertive and confident. Times, Sunday Times (2014) You have the right to make changes and become more assertive. Mansfield, Patricia Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994) You need to be assertive but not aggressive. Harris, Jean Everything You Need to Know for Success in Business (1990) You have become an assertive person and others will respect you for it. Vera Peiffer POSITIVE THINKING: Everything you have always known about positive thinking but wereafraid to put into practice (2001) Be assertive without being aggressive and be clear about what you want. The Sun (2010) Teach the victim to become more assertive in the way they express their wishes. Pearce, Dr John Families and Friends - how to help your child form happy relationships. (1989) An assertive person does not have to justify his or her reasons for doing or not doing something. Mansfield, Patricia Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994) An assertive person does not have to make him or herself responsible for solving the problems of the world. Mansfield, Patricia Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994) An assertive person is not worried about showing his or her vulnerability and is more able to accept inadequacies in others. Mansfield, Patricia Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994) The verse is confident and assertive. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Use humour But stick to the assertive style. Lindenfield, Gael 50 Ways to Become a Self-Confident Woman (1989) He needs calm, consistent and assertive management by all adults involved in his welfare. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The second challenge is dealing with a government that is increasingly rich, confident and assertive. Times, Sunday Times (2006) If you take a more assertive or aggressive stance, others may hold back from you. The Sun (2015) An assertive person shows a desire to understand another person's point of view. Mansfield, Patricia Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994) The longer he batted, the more confident and assertive he became. The Sun (2015) An assertive person doesn't allow this to happen. Mansfield, Patricia Why Am I Afraid to be Assertive? (1994) It is unworthy of the confident and assertive India of today. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It avoids the "I shall not be moved "intransigence of the assertive style. Christianity Today (2000) In other languages assertive British English: assertive ADJECTIVE Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice. Most of us need to be more assertive when we visit the doctor. American English: assertive Brazilian Portuguese: assertivo Chinese: 坚定自信的 European Spanish: enérgico French: assuré German: selbstbewusst Italian: che sa imporsi Japanese: 自己主張の強い Korean: 자기주장을 뚜렷이 내세우는 European Portuguese: assertivo Latin American Spanish: enérgico (adjective) in the sense of confident Definition confident and direct in dealing with others an assertive style of management Synonyms confident In time he became more confident and relaxed. firm demanding decided a man of very decided opinions forward She is very forward and confident. can-do (informal) positive aggressive a very competitive and aggressive executive decisive Firm decisive action will be taken to end the incident. forceful emphatic His response was immediate and emphatic. insistent feisty (informal) pushy (informal) a confident and pushy individual in-your-face (British, slang) dogmatic His dogmatic style deflects opposition. strong-willed domineering They are not domineering parents. overbearing an arrogant and overbearing man self-assured carnivorous (informal) Opposites reserved , retiring , modest , shy , shrinking , backward , insecure , timid , self-conscious , hesitant , meek , unobtrusive , self-effacing , diffident , sheepish , bashful , timorous , unassertive Additional synonyms in the sense of aggressive Definition forceful or determined a very competitive and aggressive executive Synonyms forceful, powerful, convincing, effective, enterprising, dynamic, bold, militant, pushing, vigorous, energetic, persuasive, assertive, zealous, pushy (informal), in-your-face (slang), carnivorous (informal) in the sense of decided Definition strong and definite a man of very decided opinions Synonyms determined, firm, decisive, assertive, emphatic, resolute, strong-willed, unhesitating, unfaltering in the sense of decisive Definition having the ability to make quick decisions Firm decisive action will be taken to end the incident. Synonyms resolute, decided, firm, determined, forceful, uncompromising, incisive, trenchant, strong-minded Synonyms of 'assertive' assertive Explore 'assertive' in the dictionary
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