assertive
adjective /əˈsɜːtɪv/
/əˈsɜːrtɪv/
- expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence, so that people take notice
- You should try and be more assertive.
- assertive behaviour
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentc1, Personal qualitiesc1- People today are more assertive in their demands for social justice.
- She decided to adopt a more assertive approach.
- There was a new assertive foreign policy in the White House.
- They get training in how to be assertive rather than aggressive.