unassertive

Adjective

Meaning

inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence

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Synonyms

meek coy bashful reserved uncertain passive modest quiet yielding retiring shy doubtful humble subdued compliant

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Antonyms

assertive strong determined effective driven driving

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Phrases with the word

unassertive person less unassertive be unassertive

Examples

a shy unassertive person Source: Internet

"Largely as a result of your epilepsy and your upbringing, you are generally timid and unassertive, but are prone to outbursts," he said. Source: Internet

It feels safer to shroud one’s remark in a gentle, liberal, unassertive comma, so no one can pin you down to being accountable for having actually made a statement. Source: Internet

One of those must- see places is the unassertive city of Neuquén in Patagonia. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

unasserted unassertible unassertion unassertive person unassertively unassertiveness