assertive
gb/əsˈɚtɪv/ us/əsˈɚtɪv/
B2
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adjective
B2
property
1
confident and direct
able to say what you think or want clearly and confidently
Patrón de uso:
[someone] is assertive; assertive about [something]; assertive in [doing something]
Error frecuente:
Assertive does not necessarily mean aggressive or rude; it is often positive when it means clear and confident.
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)
Colocaciones
be assertive
|more assertive
|assertive person
|assertive manager
|assertive woman
|assertive communication
|assertive behavior
|assertive about your needs
|assertive in meetings
|politely assertive
Temas
communication
|personality
|work
|relationships
Ejemplos
- She learned to be more assertive at work without sounding rude.
- A good manager should be assertive enough to give clear feedback.
- 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.
- She was polite but assertive.
adjective
B2
property
2
forceful confident style
strong and confident in style or action
Patrón de uso:
an assertive [approach/stance/tone/style/policy]
Error frecuente:
This use often describes a tone, policy, approach, or design, not only a person.
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)
Colocaciones
assertive approach
|assertive stance
|assertive tone
|assertive style
|assertive leadership
|assertive strategy
|assertive policy
|assertive marketing
|assertive response
|assertive role
Temas
communication
|business
|politics
|style
Ejemplos
- The government adopted a more assertive stance in the negotiations.
- Her presentation had an assertive tone that made the plan sound convincing.
- The brand's new campaign uses assertive colors and short, direct slogans.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The team chose a more assertive strategy.
- His voice sounded assertive.
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.
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.