nonassertive
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnəˈsɜːrtɪv/
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no asertivo
- His nonassertive nature made it difficult for him to voice his opinions in meetings.
- nonassertive behavior
Examples
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There were six to seven possible cognitive responses and six to seven possible behavioral responses in each situation, including positive/negative cognitive self-statements and assertive/nonassertive behaviors.
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A nonassertive behavior example is the statement, "I'm tired of being criticized all the time; you people just don't care about me."
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Subscales 1-3 relate to assertive responses, whereas subscales 5 and 6 relate to nonassertive behaviors.
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Subscales of behavioral responses are either assertive or nonassertive. All subscales except for subscale 4 refer to responses to teams' criticism.
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At the low end of the scale, the individual is not assertive; hostility may be suppressed or covertly expressed, but the individual is withdrawn and nonassertive (Turner, 1969, p. 123).
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In a group discussion, she often took a nonassertive approach, allowing others to dominate the conversation.
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When faced with criticism, her nonassertive demeanor prevented her from defending herself effectively.
Synonyms
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7.9
Not willing to talk about thoughts or feelings easily
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4.2
Calm and gentle, not likely to attack or fight
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6.2
Not confident about saying what you think or want
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3.9
Not likely to fight or act forcefully towards others
A person who does not say opinions or feelings openly
Antonyms
How Assertive
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Morphology
Etymology
Nonassertive breaks into non- meaning 'not' and assertive, from assert meaning 'to speak up' or 'say something firmly'. So, a nonassertive person is 'not speaking up' and not pushy, though they may still be confident.