SELF-ASSERTIVENESS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

self-assertiveness

noun

Definition of self-assertiveness

as in self-confidence

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Noun

On July 27, as the sun in Leo makes an opposition to Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, your self-confidence could be met with resistance, or maybe a personal desire clashes with social expectations.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
But behind the scenes, Asibuo adheres to a strict five-phase system that also teaches emotional intelligence and conversational skills while aiming to build self-confidence.

— Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Definition of self-confidence

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This year’s selection speaks to the creative boldness of its filmmakers, the richness of their artistic approaches and the exceptional quality of production throughout South-East Europe.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 July 2026
The human tongues were immediately loosened by AI’s boldness and began correcting, nuancing, and leveling up the detail.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026

Definition of boldness

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The self-assurance that allowed Odysseus to act decisively often became arrogance, leading him to be too quick to dismiss counsel and too slow to change course once committed.

— Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026

Definition of self-assurance

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Perhaps a handful of trolls—a small group that includes the richest man in the world—has sworn off Nolan’s film because its cast has the audacity to feature both a Black woman and a trans man.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026
Each sentence is diamond cut … Buntin has outdone herself … leases and provokes from every vantage point, but what is especially remarkable is Buntin’s audacity, her gutsy choices, and her clarity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

Definition of audacity

Noun

Once at the top of the mile-long climb, only one nit had come off the battery, and the Vienna flew down the backside of the hill at over 30 mph with confidence.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
More broadly, Iran’s attacks have also punctured confidence and security in the Gulf, disrupting tourism and air travel in a key global transport node, and prompting some expats to flee.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of confidence

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The public seeks assurances that AI's economic benefits will be broadly shared.

— Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
And though at least some Heat interest in DeRozan would be expected if James bypasses the Heat, Miami as of Monday had made no assurances to DeRozan and hasn’t told him if he will be pursued if James doesn’t join Miami, according to a source.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

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