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assertive

/əˈsɜːrtɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does assertive mean?

adjective

Confident and direct in one's opinions or attitudes. Having or showing a clear and firm attitude.

Example

"She was an assertive leader who wasn't afraid to speak her mind."

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