SELF-ASSERTING Synonyms: 247 Similar and Opposite Words

self-asserting

adjective

ˌself-ə-ˈsər-tiŋ

Definition of self-asserting

as in arrogant

having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude a bunch of self-asserting upstarts who thought that they could buy their way into high society

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as in confident

having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities it takes a rather self-asserting person to start a business at such a young age

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as in aggressive

having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal just the kind of cocky, self-asserting person that you'd expect a sports agent to be

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Adjective

Everybody on our side understands that impeachment is a critical tool in the toolbox for constitutional self-defense against a president acting like a king, an imperious, lawless, arrogant king.

— NBC news, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026
Most obviously, front and center, and in endlessly intrusive close-up, there’s Pattinson — who also serves as producer — playing the arrogant, fame-addicted, megalomaniac Hansen.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of arrogant

Adjective

As for his teammates, players like senior tight end Ka’Morreun Pimpton also remain confident in what Craig can do this season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
The club were aware of interest from other Premier League parties but were confident of being able to complete the signing.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of confident

Adjective

After a late October rain last year, the fourth-generation farmer was optimistic about his 1,800 acres (728 hectares) of winter wheat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
The two then give their thoughts on the Hurricanes overall entering the season, with both optimistic about what could come for UM in 2026.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of optimistic

Adjective

California’s transition to electric vehicles is still underway, with more chargers for cars and trucks, more models to choose from and more ambitious sales targets.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
But to enable ambitious research, the United States should take steps to reform the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ambitious

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