Assertive Synonyms and Antonyms

ə-sûrtĭv
Marked by boldness and assertiveness
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. aggressive
Energetic and forceful
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. confident
  2. self-assured
  3. positive
  4. outspoken

Words Related to Assertive

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. attitude
  2. strong
  3. certain
  4. See syn. study at
  5. try
  6. confrontational
  7. empathetic
  8. pro-active

Assertive Sentence Examples

  • He has been very assertive and direct.

  • Some people are not assertive enough to ask for help.

  • Now that he's not, maybe I'll have to be a little more assertive.

  • Ian's behavior was too assertive in other ways too.

  • Sometimes you have to be very assertive to get the best from the system.

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