assertive
as|ser|tive /əs'ɜːrtɪv/
[ADJ]
Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice.
Women have become more assertive in the past decade.
≠ submissive
● assertively [ADV] usu ADV with v
`You don't need to do that,' said Pearl assertively.
● assertiveness [N-UNCOUNT]
...an assertiveness training class.
[ADJ]
Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice.
Women have become more assertive in the past decade.
≠ submissive
● assertively [ADV] usu ADV with v
`You don't need to do that,' said Pearl assertively.
● assertiveness [N-UNCOUNT]
...an assertiveness training class.