self-assertiveness

Noun

Meaning

aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

assertiveness confidence nerve determination aggression assertion individualism boldness self-confidence conceit audacity self-assertion immodesty pertness forcefulness
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Antonyms

humility modesty shyness timidity diffidence self-hatred
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Hypernyms

positivism positivity positiveness

Hyponyms

forwardness bumptiousness pushiness cockiness

Examples

The world is full of people who are determined to be somebody or to give trouble. They want to get ahead, to stand out. Such ambition has no use for a gung fu man, who rejects all forms of self-assertiveness and competition. Bruce Lee

Close letter words and terms

self-asserting self-assertion self-assertive self-assessment self-assisting self-assumed