self-assertive

• Descreve uma pessoa que expressa suas opiniões ou necessidades com confiança e firmeza, sem hesitar em impor-se.

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

1. Confident and directB2formal

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

   Confiante e direto

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassertiveboldconfidentemphaticforcefulinsistentoutspokenself-assured

   Antônimosdiffidentmeekreticentshrinkingtimidunassertive

2. Overly aggressive or pushyC1formal

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

   Presunçoso ao extremo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaggressivearrogantbrashcockydomineeringimperiousoverbearingpresumptuouspushy