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as in nonemphatic
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as in low-pressure
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Recent Examples of nonassertive
People who knew Zhang described him to police as a nonassertive man who avoided conflict and typically acquiesced to his wife.
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Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2021
Those who saw an assertive ad chose to allocate $7 of the gift card to the brand on average, compared with $14 for those who saw a nonassertive ad.
—Alina Dizik, WSJ, 16 May 2017
Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2021
Those who saw an assertive ad chose to allocate $7 of the gift card to the brand on average, compared with $14 for those who saw a nonassertive ad.
—Alina Dizik, WSJ, 16 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonassertive
Adjective
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Forecast models show a low-pressure system tracking northeast across Lower Michigan, as a warm front stays just south of the state line.—
Karen Carter,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Their 2026 resurgence reflects demand for screen-free, social, low-pressure gatherings.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The former is quietly involving: unhurried, unemphatic, observant.—
Mark Feeney,
BostonGlobe.com,
4 Nov. 2021
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The beat is steady and usually unemphatic; the song circles through three chords again and again.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
6 July 2018
Adjective
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This film, so seemingly unassertive, apparently rambling and plotless, has a devastating impact and aftershock.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Accommodating, which is unassertive and cooperative, prioritizes the needs and preferences of others over one’s own in order to maintain harmony.—
Ellen Choi,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Pringles come in a Carolina blue hue and feature a mild but delicious spice inspired by Carolina pulled pork barbecue.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Virginia Beach, Virginia More than 30 miles of coastline, scenic walking trails, and a mild climate make Virginia Beach an attractive city for retirees.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Nationally, housing activity remained sluggish through the first months of the year.—
Travis Webb,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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But policy experts say the SNAP changes do not fully take into account the unique challenges faced by single parents like Mara or the sluggish job market in many parts of the country.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The answer is not much—Fennell makes explicit, via sadomasochism, the power differentials and emotional degradations that are so often ambiguous in the original.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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That the film doesn’t end on Marty’s comeuppance but something far more ambiguous feels correct.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That had Wade back on his own podcast Wednesday making his feelings known, with nothing sleepy about his enthusiasm, appreciation and respect.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Offensive philosophy The Warriors chucked up 52 3-pointers (and made just 16) on Monday in Utah, a puzzlingly high number considering the Jazz’s interior defense generally provides as much resistance as a sleepy puppy.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora Gomez earned an Emmy nomination for her role as Mabel, a guarded and sarcastic millennial who strikes up an unexpected friendship with Charles and Oliver.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
3 Sep. 2024
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“Nonassertive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonassertive. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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