self-asserting

adjective

ˌself-ə-ˈsər-tiŋ How to pronounce self-asserting (audio)
Definition of self-assertingnext
1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-asserting
  1. arrogant
  2. confident
  3. aggressive
  4. optimistic
  5. ambitious
Adjective
  • Except Moe is nice, caring, and talented, while Matt is arrogant, unpleasant, and, at the beginning of the episode, belligerently drunk.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026
  • El-Sayed didn’t win himself any favors with an arrogant acceptance speech delivered without a shred of grace.
    — Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of arrogant
Adjective
  • His bold, confident display of desire stood in sharp contrast to my own insecurities and repression.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Across Europe, responsibility for retirement is shifting from governments and employers to individuals, and women are less confident than men that the state will provide.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of confident
Adjective
  • The son of a onetime Republican who worked for President Ronald Reagan, Colom garnered attention for his aggressive campaign as Democrats widened the Senate battleground map and Hyde-Smith's vulnerabilities crystallized.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • In an October report, Goldman Sachs observed that intense competition and aggressive discounting by global brands had dominated the retail landscape.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of aggressive
Adjective
  • Carducci is optimistic that Thomas can help build on what the club has done over the last few seasons and establish the team as a consistent contender in the NWSL.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Even as the conventional wisdom remains that Hollywood is struggling and the job market is challenged, agents in the TV talent field are perhaps the most optimistic folks in the industry right now.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • Recent acquisitions include Richards River Camp in the Mara North Conservancy and a collection of properties in Rwanda, signaling ambitious growth beyond Kenya's borders.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Alongside such ambitious, long-term thinking, Biggs also needs to adopt an urgent, immediate approach to paying CPS’ bills right now.
    — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of ambitious
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“Self-asserting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-asserting. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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