assertively
pronunciation
How to pronounce assertively in British English:
UK [ə'sɜ:tɪvlɪ]
How to pronounce assertively in American English:
US [ə'sɜtɪvlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in an assertive manner
Word Origin
- assertively (adv.)
- mid-15c., assertiveli; see assertive + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. Just say what you want calmly , clearly , assertively , and maturely .
- 2. When you speak assertively , it shows you believe in yourself .
- 3. Just do it don 't " suggest " it , don 't " make a fuss " - instead calmly and assertively make the case for it .
- 4. In january , yukio edano , trade and industry minister , told the ft that japanese businesses " should use the strong yen assertively to invest and buy things " .
- 5. The researchers then rated how well people were able communicate clearly and assertively while still being warm and supportive toward the other person .