assertive
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++as·ser·tive /əˈsɜːtɪv $ -ɜːr-/ ●○○ adjective CONFIDENTbehaving in a confident way, so that people notice you 果断的，积极的，自信的► see thesaurus at confident —assertively adverb —assertiveness noun [uncountable] assertiveness training 自信心的训练[培养]
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assertive• an assertive, ambitious woman• He is big, blond, assertive and aggressive.• This is an assertive approach to influencing.• His lovemaking was different this time, more intense, more assertive as if he was trying to exert some power over her.• They wanted to be practical, shrewd, assertive, dominating, competitive, critical, and self-controlled.• The course helps women learn how to be more assertive in the workplace.• Auburn Street from the assertive Lampoon Building, is the very model of a modern minor public space.• Jack has a very assertive personality.• There was an assertive rap on the door.• But in being assertive, she is no less a nice person.From Longman Business Dictionaryassertiveas‧ser‧tive /əˈsɜːtɪv-ɜːr-/ adjective behaving in a confident way so that people listen to your opinions and ideas —assertiveness noun [uncountable]assertiveness training classes for female employeesas·ser·tive adjectiveChineseSyllable
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assertive
as‧ser‧tive /əˈsɜːtɪv $ -ɜːr-/
adjective
behaving in a confident way, so that people notice you
—assertively adverb
—assertiveness noun [uncountable]:
assertiveness training
▪ confident sure that you have the ability to do something well or deal with situations successfully: She seemed confident that she would pass. | his calm and confident manner | George was very confident about his abilities as a writer. | Baldwin is confident of victory in this year’s senate race.
▪self-confident/self-assured confident, and not shy or nervous in social situations: Jess was only 12, but she was very self-confident. | He was very self-assured and spoke without notes. | I eventually became more self-confident as a public speaker. | supremely self-confident : She was supremely self-confident, with the gift of being able to talk on any subject whenever the camera was rolling.
▪self-possessed adjective confident, calm, and in control of your feelings even in a difficult situation
▪assertive confident enough to say what you think and want, so that people take notice of you: The course helps women learn how to be more assertive in the workplace.
▪sure of yourself confident that you are right, even when other people do not agree with you: He sounded so sure of himself that I didn’t bother to argue. | Jenny was younger than her sister but seemed much more sure of herself.
▪extrovert noun [countable] someone who behaves in a confident way in social situations and likes talking and being with other people: Most actors are natural extroverts. | Jan says her twin babies are completely different: Kelly is a real extrovert while Jessie is quiet and thoughtful. | He’s a total extrovert who will talk to any stranger.
as‧ser‧tive /əˈsɜːtɪv $ -ɜːr-/
adjectivebehaving in a confident way, so that people notice you
—assertively adverb
—assertiveness noun [uncountable]:
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