assertive

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  expressing or asserting a belief or right with confidence and force.

  - "She gave an assertive response during the job interview."
  - "His assertive behavior helped him get the promotion."
  - "The assertive student spoke up in class."

• adjective, noun

  making a claim or expressing a view with confidence and authority.

  - "The assertive lawyer made a strong case for her client."
  - "The assertive manager took control of the project."
  - "The assertive employee demanded a raise."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with assertive
verve , erve , preserve , deserve , serve

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Variants

List of all variants of assertive that leads to same result
assertive , assertively , assertiveness , assertivenesses , self-assertive , self-assertively , self-assertiveness , self-assertivenesses

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Forms

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assertively, assertiveness, asserted, asserting

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin word 'assertivus,' meaning 'firm or assured,' and related to 'asserere' meaning 'to set forth,' 'affirm,' or 'maintain.'

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that assertiveness is not the same as aggression? Aggression involves attacking or intimidating others, while assertiveness involves expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and needs in a respectful and effective manner.

2. Assertiveness is a crucial skill in both personal and professional relationships. Developing assertiveness can help improve communication, build stronger relationships, and increase self-confidence.

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Related Concepts

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1. assertiveness training: a form of communication training designed to help individuals develop the skills and confidence to express their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs in a clear, respectful, and effective manner.

2. assertive communication: a communication style that involves expressing one's thoughts, feelings, and needs clearly, honestly, and respectfully, while also being open to listening and considering the perspectives of others.

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Quotes

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1. When my mother brought my baby sister home on the train from the Chicago adoption agency, she had hired a woman from the South named Arizona, much younger than Hope, vigorous, boisterous, taller, darker, and less acclimated to the behavior expected of servants in an upscale Wasp suburb up North. She was a blithe spirit, as I remember her, "assertive", gleeful, expansive, loud and goofy with me when, to tease her, I'd pull on the bow of her apron strings …

   - Edward Hoagland,{it}Harper's{/it},July 2004

2. One of the points I think that's important is the way in which the United States has responded to the initiatives in the African Renaissance, and a lot of the developments that we have seen, in fact, have their roots in Africa. What it means for U.S. policy is that the Africans themselves are being much more "assertive" than they have been in the past.

   - {it}Emerge{/it},June 1998

3. Daily newspaper in Chicago metro region seeks aggressive, "assertive" crime reporter who thrives on getting obligatory … items done fast in order to devote time to colorful stories about villains, victims and everything in between.

   - {it}Editor & Publisher{/it},31 Oct. 1998

4. Don't substitute corn syrup or molasses for cane syrup. Corn syrup is thinner, lighter and milder than cane syrup, and molasses is thicker, darker and much more "assertive".

   - Denise Landis,{it}New York Times{/it},2 Oct. 2002

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Culture

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In literature and art, assertiveness is often portrayed as a desirable trait, particularly in female characters who challenge societal norms and expectations. In music, assertive lyrics and powerful vocals can convey confidence and strength.

How to Memorize "assertive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a confident person standing up for themselves and their beliefs. Visualize assertive body language, such as making eye contact, using open body language, and speaking clearly and calmly.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memorable phrase or acronym to help remember the meaning of 'assertive.' For example, 'A-Speak-Right: Assertive, Speak, Respectful, Effective, Kind, Open, Assertive.'

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