assertive
UK/ә'sә:tiv/US
GREB2
Definitions
adj.
Confident and direct in stating one's views or needs, without being aggressive
自信果断的，坚定而不咄咄逼人的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedas-join, link, bind, arrange in a row
+
-ivetending to, having the nature of
=assertive
From assert (to state firmly) + -ive (tending to). An assertive person is one who habitually attaches firmly to their own views and needs — confident and direct, but, importantly, not aggressive.
Root sert still carries 10 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.assertive behavior果断的行为
- 2.an assertive tone坚定的语气
- 3.be more assertive更果断一些
- 4.assertive communication果断的沟通方式
Example Sentences
- 1.
Being more assertive at work helped her get the promotion.
- 2.
She gave a clear, assertive answer without sounding rude.
- 3.
Good leaders are assertive but still listen to others.
Easily Confused
assertive vs aggressive — assertive = confidently standing up for your views while respecting others; aggressive = pushing your views by force, ignoring or attacking others. Asking firmly for a raise is assertive; demanding it with threats is aggressive.