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assertive (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈsɜːrtɪv/

Having or showing a confident and forceful personality; able to state your beliefs or opinions confidently and force others to listen.

He was very assertive in negotiations, refusing to back down on key points.
An assertive communication style is often more effective than being passive or aggressive.
She taught her children to be assertive when dealing with bullies.

assertive about (prepositional phrase): Confident and direct when discussing or defending something. — "He is very assertive about his rights as an employee."
assertive in (prepositional phrase): Confident and direct in a particular area or activity. — "She was assertive in her approach to managing the team."

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