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assertive

/əˈsɜːrtɪv/
as · ser · tive ə · ˈsɜːr · tɪv
English Definition
adj. confident and direct in claiming one''s rights or putting forward one''s views
中文释义
坚定自信的,果断的
Significado en Español
asertivo, firme
한국어 뜻
단호한, 자신감 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quả quyết, tự tin
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Example Sentence

You need to be more assertive in meetings.

你在会议上需要更自信果断一些。

Synonyms
confident forceful self-assured
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “assertive”:

  1. A timid
  2. B forceful
  3. C shy
  4. D meek
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B — forceful. “assertive” means adj. confident and direct in claiming one''s rights or putting forward one''s views

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Being ______, she clearly stated exactly what she wanted from the deal.

  1. A shy
  2. B assertive
  3. C timid
  4. D meek
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B — assertive. “assertive” means adj. confident and direct in claiming one''s rights or putting forward one''s views

Common questions about “assertive”

What does “assertive” mean?

assertive — adj. confident and direct in claiming one''s rights or putting forward one''s views. In Chinese: 坚定自信的,果断的.

How do you pronounce “assertive”?

assertive is pronounced /əˈsɜːrtɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: as · ser · tive.

How do you use “assertive” in a sentence?

You need to be more assertive in meetings. (你在会议上需要更自信果断一些。)

What are synonyms for “assertive”?

confident, forceful, self-assured — all close in meaning to assertive (adj. confident and direct in claiming one''s rights or putting forward one''s views).

Is “assertive” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. assertive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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