/əˈsɜːrtɪv/
as·sert·ive
BrE /əˈsɜːtɪv/
NAmE /əˈsɜːrtɪv/
expressing opinions or desires strongly and with confidence, so that people take notice
You should try and be more assertive.
assertive behaviour
OPP submissive
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as·sert·ive·ly
BrE /əˈsɜːtɪvli/
NAmE /əˈsɜːrtɪvli/
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as·sert·ive·ness
BrE /əˈsɜːtɪvnəs/
NAmE /əˈsɜːrtɪvnəs/
[U]
an assertiveness training course