assertiveness

/əˈsʌrɾɪvnəs/
/əˈsʌtɪvnɪs/
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Definitions of assertiveness
  1. noun
    aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions
    synonyms: self-assertiveness
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    types:
    bumptiousness, cockiness, forwardness, pushiness
    offensive boldness and assertiveness
    type of:
    positiveness, positivism, positivity
    a quality or state characterized by certainty or acceptance or affirmation and dogmatic assertiveness
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