assertive

• Décrit une personne qui est confiante et directe dans la défense de ses droits ou l'expression de son opinion.

Describes a person who is confident and direct in claiming their rights or expressing their views.

1. B2formal

   Behaving in a confident and direct manner, expressing opinions or needs clearly without being aggressive.

   affirmé, qui s'affirme

   • She gave an assertive response during the negotiation.
   • He is known for his assertive communication style.
   • Being assertive helps you stand up for your rights.

   Synonymesassuredauthoritativeboldconfidentdecisivefirmforcefulself-assuredself-confidentstrong-willed

   Antonymesdiffidentmeekpassivereservedretiringshysubmissivetimidunassertive

2. Forcefully self-assuredB2informal

   Displaying a strong, sometimes aggressive, confidence in one's own abilities or opinions.

   affirmatif/assuré

   • His assertive tone made others uncomfortable.
   • She can be overly assertive when she feels challenged.
   • The manager's assertive approach pushed the team to meet deadlines.

   Synonymesauthoritativeboldconfidentdecisiveemphaticforcefulself-assuredself-confident

   Antonymesdiffidentmeekpassivereticentshysubmissivetimidunassertive