单词	nonassertive
释义	nonassertive adjective non·​as·​ser·​tive ˌnän-ə-ˈsər-tiv  -a- : not assertive: such as a : not disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior a quiet, nonassertive person/personality b : having a subtle rather than a strong flavor or aroma Fresh pasta is delicate and absorbs sauce more readily than dried, so it works best with a light, nonassertive sauce. Jane Brody nonassertively adverb nonassertiveness noun Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web People who knew Zhang described him to police as a nonassertive man who avoided conflict and typically acquiesced to his wife. Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2021 Those who saw an assertive ad chose to allocate $7 of the gift card to the brand on average, compared with $14 for those who saw a nonassertive ad. Alina Dizik, WSJ, 16 May 2017 Word History First Known Use 1869, in the meaning defined above nonassertive adjective 1 as in nonemphatic Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance nonemphatic unemphatic mild ambiguous guarded hesitant weak uncompelling halting wishy-washy understated equivocal Antonyms & Near Antonyms dynamic aggressive vigorous violent assertive forceful emphatic muscular strenuous energetic vehement decided marked unequivocal resounding insistent plain pointed clear unambiguous full-blooded categorical absolute categoric See More 2 as in unassertive Synonyms & Similar Words unassertive unenterprising sleepy sluggish unaggressive lethargic lackadaisical tired unambitious low-pressure boring torpid listless inert languorous lifeless limp inanimate languid dull dead halfhearted bloodless spiritless leaden Antonyms & Near Antonyms spunky spirited fiery aggressive peppery ambitious assertive mettlesome militant kinetic vital pushy high-spirited feisty energetic vivacious frisky zippy brisk scrappy animated jazzy high-pressure perky gingery peppy snappy bouncy bouncing in-your-face spanking springy jaunty animate sprightly racy sparky pert See More
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