SELF-ASSERTING Synonyms: 247 Similar and Opposite Words

self-asserting

adjective

ˌself-ə-ˈsər-tiŋ

as in arrogant

having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude a bunch of self-asserting upstarts who thought that they could buy their way into high society

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as in confident

having or showing great faith in oneself or one's abilities it takes a rather self-asserting person to start a business at such a young age

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as in aggressive

having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal just the kind of cocky, self-asserting person that you'd expect a sports agent to be

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The arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort (Damian Hardung) then has to deal with the quick-witted scholarship student, for better or worse.

Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Dec. 2024
The truth is that women often downplay their accomplishments to avoid being perceived as arrogant, but this approach can unintentionally undermine your professional growth.

Nicole Lipkin, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

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