Examples of 'assertive' in a sentence

Meaning of "assertive"

assertive (adjective): Showing confidence, self-assurance, and a clear communication style in expressing one's thoughts, needs, or opinions. Being assertive involves standing up for oneself while respecting the rights and opinions of others
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  • Boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

How to use "assertive" in a sentence

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Judges are often more assertive than arbitrators.
Be assertive when using the appeal process.
You must be more assertive with him.
Be assertive without yelling or losing your temper.
We were clearly not assertive enough with him.
Be assertive and clearly show your intentions.
They are also less assertive in social situations.
Be assertive and express your feelings clearly.
He was as persistent and assertive on that day as he is today.
Assertive communication is a fundamental part of emotional intelligence.
As of late on your assertive yet loving way.
Assertive is somewhere between being aggressive and being a wimp.
Bullies tend to be assertive and easily provoked.
Assertive international action can make it happen.
They were direct and assertive in their language.

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Assertive communication may not come easy.
Be compassionate and assertive at the same time.
Being assertive should not be confused with being aggressive.
It is used at the end of an assertive or imperative sentence.
Being assertive is usually viewed as a healthier communication style.
The key points for assertive communication.
Meet assertive rights to improve your relationships.
Active listening and assertive communication skills.
Being assertive helps you communicate in a healthy way.
Compromising is moderately assertive and moderately cooperative.
Be assertive about your qualifications without being egotistical.
Be friendly and assertive at the same time.
Female employees are described as confident and assertive.
But yet assertive at the same time.
I feel confident in my bold and assertive flavors.
What an assertive little sister you have.
Jeremiah is way more assertive this summer.
War becomes inevitable when ignorance is assertive.
She was assertive enough to text him.
Te present essay corroborates with this assertive.
You can be assertive and not be aggressive.
Women get penalized for being assertive at work.
Demonstrate assertive behaviour in real life situations.
Stovall was known for her assertive style.
Look how assertive you have become.
And he revealed to me that any assertive client.
We also need assertive implementation of political decisions.
I have ever seen you that assertive.
Those who are assertive are more likely to be happy.
I would have probably been a little more assertive.
Do not be too assertive trying to win a woman.
But this was a classic power assertive stalker.
You can be assertive without being forceful or rude.
It is important to be forceful and assertive in regards to business.
Difficulty saying no or having guilt over being assertive.

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