unassertively
- adverb
- /ˌʌnəˈsɜrtɪvli/
:
de manera no asertiva
- The proposal was unassertively presented, which made it easy for others to dismiss.
Examples
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He always acts unassertively when discussing his ideas.
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She spoke unassertively during the meeting.
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He spoke unassertively, never raising his voice above a whisper in the meeting.
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She unassertively agreed to take on extra work, even though she was already busy.
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She spoke unassertively during the meeting, unsure if her ideas would be accepted.
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He raised his hand unassertively when asked for volunteers, clearly hesitant to speak up.
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The child answered the question unassertively, afraid of being wrong in front of the class.
Synonyms
1
7.9
In a shy way that shows little confidence
1
6.5
In a modest way that does not draw attention
In a way that shows someone cannot decide clearly
In a gentle, calm way without anger or force
Antonyms
How Assertive
49
3.5
2
5.1
36
2.9
18
3.7
1
5.3
Surface Forms
Morphology
unassertively = unassertive (transparent) = un + assert + ive + ly
Formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'unassertive'; the meaning 'in a not-assertive manner' is directly predictable.
Etymology
The word unassertively breaks into un- meaning 'not' and assert meaning 'to say strongly' or 'to stand up for yourself'. So to act unassertively is to 'not say strongly' and to show little confidence when you speak or make choices.