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Assertiveness
01
the quality of being confident and self-assured, especially in expressing one's own opinions and desires
assertiveness
n
assertive
adj
assert
v
unassertiveness
n
unassertiveness
n
Example
Sarah admired the masculine confidence and assertiveness of her colleague during the business meeting.
Her sassy comebacks shut down any attempts at teasing, showing her assertiveness.
In the workplace, being overly submissive can sometimes hinder professional growth and assertiveness.
