nonassertive
adjective
non·as·ser·tive
ˌnän-ə-ˈsər-tiv 
-a-
: not assertive: such as
a
: not disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior
a quiet, nonassertive person/personality
b
: having a subtle rather than a strong flavor or aroma
Fresh pasta is delicate and absorbs sauce more readily than dried, so it works best with a light, nonassertive sauce.—
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nonassertively
adverb
nonassertiveness
noun
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People who knew Zhang described him to police as a nonassertive man who avoided conflict and typically acquiesced to his wife.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2021
Those who saw an assertive ad chose to allocate $7 of the gift card to the brand on average, compared with $14 for those who saw a nonassertive ad.
—Alina Dizik, WSJ, 16 May 2017
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Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2021
Those who saw an assertive ad chose to allocate $7 of the gift card to the brand on average, compared with $14 for those who saw a nonassertive ad.
—Alina Dizik, WSJ, 16 May 2017
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“Nonassertive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonassertive. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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