assertiveness

noun

Definition of assertivenessnext
as in intensity
the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression) the assertiveness with which he voices his opinions intimidates some people

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Recent Examples of assertiveness When speaking in her unmistakable throaty voice, her expressive body language (hand movements often complement her sentences) reveals her assertiveness. — Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 But the Saudis too have shown greater assertiveness in their conduct of airstrikes, which could add to regional escalatory dynamics. — Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 Counterbalancing the drink’s herbal assertiveness is an underlying creaminess to the body. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Mediterranea takes that knack for quiet assertiveness to new heights. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 14 June 2026 But as public opinion sours, Congress has signaled more assertiveness in limiting the president. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 June 2026 For now, Lebanon’s leaders have tried to press Hezbollah to lay down its arms with new assertiveness while insisting that the state will not be dragged into an internal war to impose it. — Euan Ward, New Yorker, 29 May 2026 These female characters are just all in consistent assertiveness. — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026 In both cases, Beijing has paired growing military capabilities with calibrated assertiveness, seeking to shift the balance of power through the steady normalization of Chinese pressure and presence, while carefully avoiding escalation. — Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assertiveness
  1. intensity
  2. aggressiveness
  3. emphasis
Noun
  • Taiwan has stepped up the intensity of the Han Kuang drills, incorporating reservists and more civilians into the exercises with a focus on real-world scenarios.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The squad have been put through their paces in high-intensity sessions, sometimes twice a day, to build the fitness levels required to carry out the Spaniard’s vision.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • She’s learned how to channel her competitiveness and aggressiveness in a much better way, a more productive way.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
  • If Yesavage can maintain that aggressiveness over the rest of the season, the Jays won’t have to worry about their funky righty.
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of aggressiveness
Noun
  • The emphasis on combat readiness and civilian preparedness reflect Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s priorities amid political constraints, said Lev Nachman, a political science professor at National Taiwan University.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The speed and scale AI offers have shifted many creative workflows, putting more emphasis on the thinking, judgment and collaboration needed to shape the strongest work from the very beginning.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasis

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