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as in aggressive
having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal
we need to hire self-assertive salespeople who don't require constant supervision
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as in arrogant
having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
after the interview, we chose a less self-assertive and more self-effacing applicant
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Recent Examples of self-assertive
The only really odious members of the party will, of course, be those termed the Young, who are almost certain to prove fast, rude, and self-assertive.
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Nancy Mitford, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2023
Nancy Mitford, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-assertive
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Now and in the future In the early days of the Bowman era, the Oilers appear to be more aggressive in looking for talent.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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First, assume that classification will be litigated if the arrangement is aggressive or if the borrower is thinly capitalized.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Zane played the arrogant Cal Hockley, who was engaged to Jack's love interest, Rose (played by Kate Winslet).—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hardly seems like enough to cow these arrogant companies into behaving, especially when their business model is so intrinsically tied to hoovering up other people’s information and creative work.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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This year’s most ambitious chefs laid themselves bare, their autobiographical storytelling shaping singular restaurants.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Scaling With Purpose The future for FIBI Vacation Rentals is ambitious but focused.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the face of fierce opposition, Lyles supported bringing the Republican National Convention to Charlotte in 2020 — standing on her commitment to represent the entire city as mayor.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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In Paradise Bay, competition is fierce to attract high-end clientele and the standout offering at Maxx Royal is its two-story, 5,750-square-meter spa.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Self-assertive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-assertive. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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