self-asserting

Adjective

Meaning

asserting one's self, or one's own rights or claims; hence, putting one's self forward in a confident or assuming manner.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

assertive self-assertive huffish self-conceited self-complacent adjuratory presuming orgulous

Antonyms

meek beneficent bashful passive modest casual
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Examples

an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue Source: Internet

pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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