What is the opposite of unassertive?

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Contexts ▼▲ (of a person) Opposite of not having or showing a confident and forceful personality Opposite of readily conforming to the authority or will of others Opposite of modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence Opposite of timid in character, or generally lacking in self-confidence Opposite of modest and having no pretensions or ostentation Opposite of ready to accept instruction or direction in an obedient manner Opposite of modest or unassuming in nature or character Opposite of prepared to obey others unquestioningly Opposite of accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance Opposite of lacking in confidence, assertiveness or self-assurance (of a person) Opposite of reserved in nature, keeping to oneself Opposite of not feeling, showing or done with confidence and certainty … more ▼ ▲ Adjective ▲ (of a person) Opposite of not having or showing a confident and forceful personality assertive aggressive confident bold feisty forceful overbearing pushy combative argumentative belligerent quarrelsome bellicose pugnacious contentious confrontational truculent militant disputatious warlike scrappy agonistic chippy gladiatorial discordant assaultive brawly fiery ornery touchy tough difficult sensitive active spirited spunky courageous excitable enthusiastic gutsy self-confident Adjective ▲ Opposite of readily conforming to the authority or will of others defiant disobedient obstinate rebellious disloyal incompliant insubordinate intractable resistant determined uncompromising assertive bullheaded dissentious hardheaded headstrong implacable insubmissive insurgent insurrectionary noncompliant resistive seditious uncompliant unyielding anarchistic bellicose challenging contumacious disorderly dissident dogged factious firm incorrigible inexorable inflexible intransigent militant mutinous nonconformist obdurate obstreperous pertinacious pigheaded pugnacious quarrelsome rebel recalcitrant refractory rigid single-minded steadfast stubborn treacherous treasonable treasonous truculent unbendable unbending uncomplying uncontrollable ungovernable unmanageable unreasonable unrelenting willful difficult uncooperative unruly unshakable unsubmissive balky contrary froward restive unamenable untoward wayward wilful perverse unwilling recusant bloody-minded renitent indomitable fractious resisting self-willed mulish unmalleable awkward trying troublesome opinionated wild indocile tough cantankerous immovable argumentative unpliable tenacious unadaptable resolute incontrollable unaccommodating hard-line stiff-necked rock-ribbed bull-headed pig-headed pervicacious stroppy repellent opposed opposing bolshie combative hostile protesting antagonistic anti hostile to averse to unenthusiastic about opposed to inimical to dead set against disinclined to accept reluctant to accept unwilling to accept more ❯ “The women's defiant attitude was the greatest surprise to the authorities who expected tears, supplication and general weakness.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence confident extraverted extroverted immodest outgoing aggressive bold brash brave conceited forward impudent brassy audacious uninhibited nervy forthright shameless brazen unshy pushy fearless sociable impertinent unreserved pert brass-necked friendly self-confident cheeky cocky boldfaced spirited assuming intrepid arrogant bold-faced self-assured uncoy gregarious saucy flip demonstrative daring courageous natural relaxed free spontaneous extrovert gallant decisive emboldened valorous resolute valiant undaunted temerarious dauntless assured presumptuous defiant presuming brassbound blatant unembarrassed forceful unashamed sassy overconfident rude egoistic gritty cocksure feisty unabashed direct smart-alecky brazen-faced in-your-face coming on strong bold as brass more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of timid in character, or generally lacking in self-confidence adventuresome adventurous audacious bold daring dashing gutsy hardy venturesome venturous steadfast determined brave stouthearted ferocious brazen fancy extroverted beautiful Adjective ▲ Opposite of modest and having no pretensions or ostentation pretentious conceited presumptuous arrogant audacious bold bumptious chesty egotistic egotistical fastuous haughty hifalutin high-and-mighty highfalutin high-handed high-hat hoity-toity huffish huffy imperious lordly overweening peremptory pompous presuming self-asserting self-assertive supercilious superior toploftical toplofty uppish uppity assuming boastful brave confident flaunting immodest obtrusive ostentatious overconfident proud outgoing extroverted extraverted forward brash shameless brazen uncoy impudent strong pert aggressive more ❯ Adjective ▲ Opposite of ready to accept instruction or direction in an obedient manner resistant protesting resisting unyielding agitated boisterous excited intolerant loud rough roused troubled unprepared unwilling violent wild Adjective ▲ Opposite of modest or unassuming in nature or character bold assertive blatant conspicuous extrovert eye-catching high-profile noticeable obtrusive outgoing prominent getting in the way Adjective ▲ Opposite of prepared to obey others unquestioningly domineering bolshie bossy disobedient independent overbearing overriding rebellious superior wilful willful assertive controlling unhelpful unnecessary useless dominating forceful spirited aggressive macho self-assertive Adjective ▲ Opposite of accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance active assertive protesting resistant resisting unyielding bossy defiant domineering energetic feisty lively rebellious spirited violent zippy aggressive agitated caring concerned dynamic impatient interested Adjective ▲ Opposite of lacking in confidence, assertiveness or self-assurance assertive confident absolute assured bold certain decided decisive determined emphatic feisty fierce pushful self-asserting self-confident sure strong-willed self-assertive forward enterprising commanding ambitious aggressive dominant pushy authoritative insistent self-assured strong resolute uncompromising unwavering steadfast dedicated staunch unbendable courageous brave resilient tenacious driven true ardent unflinching spirited unyielding unshakable principled valiant passionate resolved iron-willed earnest unbending unflagging heroic plucky unshaky fanatical unfaltering hard-nosed firm in spirit strong-minded backboned tough-minded more ❯ “It has also been suggested that consumers who complain tend to be more self-confident and assertive.” Adjective ▲ (of a person) Opposite of reserved in nature, keeping to oneself lively sociable friendly vivacious boisterous cheerful convivial effervescent enthusiastic exuberant high-spirited jolly jovial merry passionate talkative unreserved excited loquacious warm “Our neighbor was a sociable man who always made an effort to get to know you.” Adjective ▲ Opposite of not feeling, showing or done with confidence and certainty confident assertive assured poised buoyant sure intrepid resolute fearless positive secure audacious firm categorical unperturbed unruffled unwavering bold dauntless unfaltering cool imperturbable unfazed collected nonchalant composed unflappable cool-headed level-headed self-asserting self-assertive self-assured self-confident self-possessed self-reliant self-respecting believing in oneself sure of oneself sure of yourself “He is the outspoken and confident red-haired editor of the local newspaper.” Find more words! 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