assertiveness
noun/əˈsɜrtɪvnəs/
Frequency rank: #18,324 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of being confidently self-assured and direct in expressing one's needs or opinions.
Example sentence
Her assertiveness in negotiations helped the team secure a better contract.
Synonyms & related words
- confidence
- boldness
- decisiveness
- directness
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