assertive
adjective/əˈsɜrtɪv/
Frequency rank: #10,685 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Confident and direct in stating one's opinions or needs.
Example sentence
You need to be more assertive when negotiating your salary.
Synonyms & related words
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