assertive (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *assertive*:
ADJECTIVE	all	assertive, self-asserting, self-assertive	aggressively self-assured

assertive > pronunciation
Sounds	ahser'tihv
Rhymes	abortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...

English > *assertive*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	aggressively self-assured.
Examples	"an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue" "pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act"
Synonyms	self-asserting, self-assertive
Narrower	cocky	overly self-confident or self-assertive
Narrower	emphatic, forceful	forceful and definite in expression or action
See also	aggressive	Having or showing determination and energetic / energetic pursuit of your ends
See also	imperative	requiring attention or action
Opposite	unassertive	Inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence
Spanish	asertiva, asertivo
Catalan	assertiu
Nouns	assertiveness	aggressive self-assurance
Adverbs	assertively	in an assertive manner
Verbs	assert	insist on having one's opinions and rights recognized

HyperDic: assertive