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self-assertive

/ˌself.əˈsɜː.tɪv/

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adjective

C1formalcommon/ˌself.əˈsɜː.tɪv/

Describes a person who is confident and forceful in expressing their opinions or needs.

ruОписывает человека, который уверенно и настойчиво выражает свои мнения или потребности.esDescribe a una persona que expresa sus opiniones o necesidades con firmeza y confianza, sin timidez.frDécrit une personne qui exprime fermement et avec assurance ses opinions ou ses besoins, parfois de manière insistante.deBeschreibt eine Person, die selbstbewusst und bestimmt ihre Meinungen oder Bedürfnisse vertritt und sich durchsetzt.ptDescreve uma pessoa que expressa suas opiniões ou necessidades com confiança e firmeza, sem hesitar em impor-se.zh形容一个人自信而坚定地表达自己的意见或需求,敢于维护自身立场。arيصف شخصًا يعبّر عن آرائه أو احتياجاته بثقة وإصرار، ويدافع عن نفسه وحقوقه دون تردد. يشمل ذلك الثقة بالنفس والحزم في المطالبة بالحقوق.

  1. Confident and direct B2 formal

    Tending to express one's opinions, needs, or desires in a confident and forceful manner.

    • Her self-assertive nature helped her succeed in negotiations.
    • He was self-assertive during the debate, making his points clearly.
    • A self-assertive leader often inspires both respect and resistance.

    ruУверенный и прямойesAsertivofraffirmé et directdeSelbstbewusst und direktptConfiante e diretozh自信而直接arواثق من نفسه وجازم

    Synonymes: assertiveboldconfidentemphaticforcefulinsistentoutspokenself-assured

    Antonymes: diffidentmeekreticentshrinkingtimidunassertive

  2. Overly aggressive or pushy C1 formal

    Behaving in a way that is offensively confident, often disregarding others' feelings or opinions.

    • His self-assertive remarks alienated his colleagues.
    • She came across as self-assertive rather than collaborative in the meeting.
    • Some people find his self-assertive style off-putting.

    ruСамоуверенный до наглостиesAutoritario o prepotentefrAutoritaire / IntrusifdeSelbstbewusst bis aufdringlichptPresunçoso ao extremozh咄咄逼人arعدواني الثقة بالنفس

    Synonymes: aggressivearrogantbrashcockydomineeringimperiousoverbearingpresumptuouspushy

  • more self-assertive comparative form
  • most self-assertive superlative form