assertive

Assertive is defined as someone who is self-confident and strong willed, though sometimes domineering or pushy.

(adjective)

An example of someone who may be assertive is a car salesman.

The definition of assertive is something with a strong taste or smell.

(adjective)

An example of a something with an assertive smell is an aged blue cheese.

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See assertive in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

characterized by assertion; positive or confident in a persistent way

Origin: ML assertivus

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See assertive in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Inclined to bold or confident assertion; aggressively self-assured.

Related Forms:

  • as·serˈtive·ly adverb
  • as·serˈtive·ness noun

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