assertiveness
pronunciation
How to pronounce assertiveness in British English:
UK [ə'sɜ:tɪvnəs]
How to pronounce assertiveness in American English:
US [ə'sɜtɪvnəs]
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- Noun:
- aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions
Word Origin
- assertiveness (n.)
- "tendency toward self-assertion," 1881, from assertive + -ness.
Example
- 1. China 's assertiveness should come as no surprise .
- 2. Assertiveness overseas has been matched by growing authoritarianism at home .
- 3. In part , the new assertiveness is a straightforward reflection of commercial ties .
- 4. The semblance of a common european approach to russia 's new assertiveness , perhaps ?
- 5. Casual observers often mistake his modest demeanour and collegial style for a lack of assertiveness .