assertive
gb/əsˈɚtɪv/ us/əsˈɚtɪv/
B2
Inglés
asszertív, határozott
B2
1
asszertív
C1
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is assertive; assertive about [something]; assertive in [doing something]
She learned to be more assertive at work without sounding rude.
Megtanulta, hogyan legyen asszertívebb a munkahelyén anélkül, hogy udvariatlannak tűnne.
A good manager should be assertive enough to give clear feedback.
Egy jó vezetőnek elég asszertívnek kell lennie ahhoz, hogy egyértelmű visszajelzést adjon.
He is usually quiet, but he can be assertive when something really matters to him.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I need to be more assertive in class.
Asszertívebbnek kell lennem az órán.
She was polite but assertive.
Udvarias volt, mégis asszertív.
Error frecuente:
Assertive does not necessarily mean aggressive or rude; it is often positive when it means clear and confident.
Significado
confident and direct
Colocaciones
be assertive
|more assertive
|assertive person
|assertive manager
|assertive woman
|assertive communication
|assertive behavior
|assertive about your needs
|assertive in meetings
|politely assertive
Sinónimos
confident (emphasizes self-belief more generally)
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self-assured (suggests calm confidence)
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forthright (emphasizes honest, direct speech)
Antónimos
passive (does not speak up or take action)
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timid (lacking confidence or courage)
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submissive (too willing to accept others' control)
Temas
communication
|personality
|work
|relationships
Definición
able to say what you think or want clearly and confidently
Confident and direct in expressing opinions, needs, or rights, especially without being passive or overly aggressive.
B2
2
határozott
B1
Patrón de uso:
an assertive [approach/stance/tone/style/policy]
The government adopted a more assertive stance in the negotiations.
A kormány határozottabb álláspontra helyezkedett a tárgyalásokon.
Her presentation had an assertive tone that made the plan sound convincing.
Az előadása határozott hangvételű volt, amitől a terv meggyőzőnek hangzott.
The brand's new campaign uses assertive colors and short, direct slogans.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The team chose a more assertive strategy.
A csapat határozottabb stratégiát választott.
His voice sounded assertive.
A hangja határozottan csengett.
Error frecuente:
This use often describes a tone, policy, approach, or design, not only a person.
Significado
forceful confident style
Colocaciones
assertive approach
|assertive stance
|assertive tone
|assertive style
|assertive leadership
|assertive strategy
|assertive policy
|assertive marketing
|assertive response
|assertive role
Sinónimos
forceful (stronger and sometimes more intense)
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bold (emphasizes courage or visual strength)
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decisive (emphasizes clear decisions and lack of hesitation)
Antónimos
restrained (controlled and less forceful)
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understated (quiet and not designed to attract attention)
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weak (lacking strength or authority)
Temas
communication
|business
|politics
|style
Definición
strong and confident in style or action
Showing confidence, strength, or authority in a way that makes a message, choice, or action clear and noticeable.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
assertive
AFI
GB/əsˈɚtɪv/
US/əsˈɚtɪv/
Sílabas y acento
as - sert - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sert)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: assertive
Expresiones
assertive communication
1/əsˈɚtɪv kəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
clear respectful self-expression
speaking clearly about what you think or need without being rude
Ejemplos
- The workshop teaches assertive communication, such as saying no without apologizing repeatedly.
- Managers are encouraged to use assertive communication when giving feedback.
- Assertive communication can help couples discuss problems before they become serious.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Assertive communication helps me say what I need.
- We practiced assertive communication at work.
assertiveness training
1/əsˈɚtɪvnəs tɹˈeɪnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
training in confident self-expression
lessons or practice that help you become more assertive
Ejemplos
- She took assertiveness training to feel more comfortable speaking up in meetings.
- Some employee development programs include assertiveness training and conflict-management skills.
- Assertiveness training can help people set boundaries without feeling guilty.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He took assertiveness training last year.
- Assertiveness training helped her say no.