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unassertive

Definitions of unassertive
  1. adjective
    inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence
    “a shy unassertive person”
    synonyms:
    nonaggressive, unaggressive
    not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness
    nonassertive
    not aggressively self-assured, though not necessarily lacking in confidence
    reticent, retiring, self-effacing
    reluctant to draw attention to yourself
    timid
    showing fear and lack of confidence
    submissive
    inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
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    antonyms:
    assertive
    aggressively self-assured
    aggressive
    having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
    cocky
    overly self-confident or self-assertive
    emphatic, forceful
    forceful and definite in expression or action
    imperative
    requiring attention or action
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