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assertiveness

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Synonyms and Antonyms of assertiveness

the quality or state of being forceful (as in expression)

the assertiveness with which he voices his opinions intimidates some people

Synonyms of assertiveness

aggressiveness, emphasis, fierceness, forcefulness, intenseness, intensity, vehemence, vigorousness, violence

Words Related to assertiveness

potency, power, strength

ardency, ardor, fervency, fervidness, fervor, insistence, passion, warmth

stridency, vociferousness

absoluteness, clearness, directness, incision, incisiveness, plainness, straightforwardness, vividness

Near Antonyms of assertiveness

ambiguity, equivocation

delicacy, lightness, subtlety

Antonyms of assertiveness

feebleness, mildness, weakness

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