assertively
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5.1
- adverb
- /əˈsɜrtɪvli/
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afirmativamente
- If the U.N. had acted properly earlier, acted more assertively against Saddam, maybe the war could have been avoided.
- act assertively
- ask assertively
- more assertively
Should we think about, are there times we might want to assertively use this technology?
- Should we think about, are there times we might want to assertively use this technology?
Examples
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For example, a teacher may present a classroom lesson on behaving assertively.
Academic text (2007) -
I'm not going to let toxic people control my life, and I have the right to assertively put up boundaries.
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Should we think about, are there times we might want to assertively use this technology?
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"There is my aunt," I said as assertively as I could.
Fiction book (1990) -
Assertively, she announced at the door: "As I have not benefited from you, I shall not return."
Academic text (2003) -
But if you can find, and I mean assertively find ways to like people, you become more likable.
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Parents immediately began calling meetings, organizing activities, contacting administrators and school board members, and assertively explaining the position of the school.
Academic text (2003) -
Resistance-skills training: Assertively resisting pressures and influences to use substances is the goal of this type of program.
Academic text (1993) -
Contrary to predictions, students receiving high-quality lessons reported more victimization and greater perceived difficulty responding assertively to bullying.
Academic text (2007) -
During the meeting, she spoke assertively about her suggestions, making sure everyone heard her ideas clearly.
Synonyms
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1.0
In a very forceful or certain way
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3.3
Act in a confident, brave way without fear or hesitation
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3.5
In a strong way that uses a lot of power
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5.5
In a strong, definite way that shows no doubt
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2.9
In a way that shows a person is sure and not afraid
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6.4
In a firm way that shows you refuse to change your mind
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6.7
In a direct and honest way without hiding anything
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6.7
In a confident way that makes people respect or obey you
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5.8
To act in a strong, confident way that shows authority
Antonyms
How Assertive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word assertively comes from the verb assert, which comes from a Latin root meaning 'to state' or 'to claim'. So, to act assertively is to say your opinion clearly and firmly so others can hear and respect it.