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Definition of asertive

"asertive" is probably misspelled. Trying assertive instead Definition of assertive

1. assertive [ a ] inclined to bold and confident assertion; aggressively self-assured
Examples: "an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue" "pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act"

Used in print:

(Philip Reaves, "Who Rules the Marriage Bed?"...)

On_the_other_hand , a husband who always has been vigorous and assertive may suddenly become passive - asking , psychologists say , for reassurance that his wife still finds him desirable .

Synonyms assertive Related Terms unassertive cocky emphatic aggressive imperative

2. assertive [ a ] confidently aggressive
Examples: "too assertive as a salesman" "his self-assertive and unflagging energy"

Synonyms self-assertive self-asserting assertive Related Terms aggressive

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