unassertiveness
- noun
- /ˌʌnəˈsɜːrtɪvnəs/
:
falta de asertividad
- Her unassertiveness often led others to overlook her contributions at work.
Examples
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For she was painfully shy and self-effacing, and nothing could be more in contrast with her unassertiveness than her openness in announcing—once she had made up her mind—that she had fallen in love.
Fiction book (1990) -
In this case, therapists may interpret it negatively and inaccurately as a sign of, e.g., shyness, unassertiveness, and/or depression (Sue & Sue, 2003).
Academic text (2005) -
Many people struggle with unassertiveness, making it difficult for them to advocate for themselves.
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Unassertiveness can hinder personal growth, as individuals may hesitate to express their opinions.
Synonyms
Not expressing your opinions, needs, or rights in a confident way
Antonyms
How Assertive
2
5.1
8
4.6
456
2.1
9
6.3
1
6.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
unassertiveness = unassertive (transparent) = un + assert + ive + ness
Formation of a noun from the adjective 'unassertive' with the productive suffix '-ness' yields the literal meaning 'the quality of being unassertive'.
Etymology
Unassertiveness is built from un- ('not') and assert ('to say or stand up for yourself'), and you can see the same idea in the common word assertive, which means someone who speaks up. So unassertiveness means 'not speaking up' or holding back, which is why an unassertive person may find it hard to ask for what they want.