self-asserting (Meaning)
self-asserting (a)
aggressively self-assured
self-asserting (a.)
asserting one's self, or one's own rights or claims; hence, putting one's self forward in a confident or assuming manner.
Synonyms & Antonyms of self-asserting
Synonyms:
- uppity
- overweening
- important
- assumptive
- presumptuous
- supercilious
- domineering
- masterful
- cavalier
- pretentious
- bumptious
- high-and-mighty
- uppish
- superior
- authoritarian
- dominating
- haughty
- imperious
- dominant
- hifalutin
- smug
- high-handed
- sniffy
- pompous
- high-hat
- peremptory
- chesty
- self-assertive
- huffy
- presuming
Antonyms:
- unassuming
- demure
- meek
- self-critical
- deferential
- self-critical
- unassertive
- acquiescent
- unobtrusive
- shrinking
- unarrogant
- shrinking
- unaggressive
- self-doubting
- unassertive
- mousy
- shy
- unassuming
- shy
- compliant
- self-doubting
- unarrogant
- deferential
- quiet
- yielding
- compliant
- yielding
- demure
- quiet
- acquiescent
- mousy
- submissive
- unaggressive
- meek
- unobtrusive
- submissive
Synonyms:
- lofty
- braggart
- bragging
- extroverted
- hubristic
- narcissistic
- bossy
- self-loving
- self-flattering
- egoistical
- highfalutin
- egotistical
- proud
- impudent
- snobby
- pontifical
- condescending
- bombastic
- stiff-necked
- swaggering
- impertinent
- prideful
- complacent
- immodest
- patronizing
- boastful
- toplofty
- self-complacent
- blustery
- conceited
- blusterous
- saucy
- self-satisfied
- egoistic
- huffish
- lordly
- extraverted
- magisterial
- self-conceited
- disdainful
- self-centered
- cocky
- egocentric
- toploftical
- egotistic
- pontificating
- uninhibited
- vain
- vainglorious
- snobbish
- snooty
Antonyms:
self-asserting Sentence Examples
- The young girl's self-asserting nature allowed her to stand up for herself.
- The self-asserting politician delivered a rousing speech on the campaign trail.
- The self-asserting employee politely but firmly communicated their concerns to management.
- The self-asserting child refused to be bullied and stood their ground.
- The author's self-asserting tone conveyed their strong convictions.
- The self-asserting negotiator confidently presented their case.
- The self-asserting student challenged the teacher's authority in a respectful manner.
- The self-asserting artist defended their unique style against criticism.
- The self-asserting manager delegated tasks effectively and maintained a positive team environment.
- The self-asserting activist organized and led a protest for social justice.
FAQs About the word self-asserting
aggressively self-assuredasserting one's self, or one's own rights or claims; hence, putting one's self forward in a confident or assuming manner.
arrogant, uppity, overweening, important, assumptive, presumptuous, supercilious, domineering, masterful, cavalier
lowly, timid, subdued, diffident, modest, sheepish, passive, bashful, timid, bashful
The young girl's self-asserting nature allowed her to stand up for herself.
The self-asserting politician delivered a rousing speech on the campaign trail.
The self-asserting employee politely but firmly communicated their concerns to management.
The self-asserting child refused to be bullied and stood their ground.