assertive

• Diz-se de pessoa que se coloca com confiança e firmeza, afirmando suas opiniões, desejos ou direitos de maneira direta e sem hesitação, sem ser necessariamente agressiva.

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.

   Confiante e direto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassuredauthoritativeboldconfidentdecisivefirmforcefulself-assuredself-confidentstrong-willed

   Antônimosdiffidentmeekpassivereservedretiringshysubmissivetimidunassertive

2. Forcefully self-assuredB2informal

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

   Assertivo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosauthoritativeboldconfidentdecisiveemphaticforcefulself-assuredself-confident

   Antônimosdiffidentmeekpassivereticentshysubmissivetimidunassertive