assertively
In forceful manner
Assertively means in a manner that expresses confidence and self-assurance without being aggressive.
Someone who speaks assertively states their position clearly and directly: She assertively declined the extra assignment.
The word suggests healthy self-advocacy—standing up for oneself while respecting others.
In hostile, confrontational manner
- insistentlyWith unyielding pressure
- demandinglyIn an insistent manner
- firmlyWith steadfast resolve
- emphaticallyWith strong emphasis
vigorously · vehemently · strongly · powerfully · dominantly · pushily · commandingly · compellingly
Trusting in oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- self-confidentlyWith belief in oneself
- boldlyWith fearless confidence
- assuredlyWith full certainty
unhesitatingly · decisively · emphatically · positively · securely · courageously · dauntlessly · intrepidly
In an honest, direct way
- bluntlySpeaking without diplomacy
- candidlyWithout concealment or evasion
- plainlyIn obvious fashion
- outspokenlyIn a frank manner
frankly · straightforwardly · explicitly · unequivocally · pointedly · matter-of-factly · unreservedly · openly
Boldly, without regret
- unabashedlyWithout any embarrassment
- brazenlyIn shameless manner
- audaciouslyWith bold fearlessness
- defiantlyIn open resistance
brashly · boldly · cheekily · sassily · impudently · cockily · presumptuously · impertinently
With authoritative presence
- authoritativelyWith confident expertise
- imperativelyIn a commanding manner
- masterfullyWith exceptional proficiency
- domineeringlyIn an overbearing manner
peremptorily · dictatorially · autocratically · bossily · prescriptively · imperiously
aggressively
In hostile, confrontational manner
- insistentlyWith unyielding pressure
- demandinglyIn an insistent manner
- firmlyWith steadfast resolve
emphatically · vigorously · vehemently · strongly · powerfully · dominantly · pushily · commandingly · compellingly · pressingly
self-assured
Trusting in oneself
- poisedCalm and controlled
- self-confidentlyWith belief in oneself
- boldlyWith fearless confidence
assuredly · unhesitatingly · decisively · emphatically · positively · securely · courageously · dauntlessly · intrepidly · unflinchingly
forthrightly
In an honest, direct way
outspokenly · frankly · straightforwardly · explicitly · unequivocally · pointedly · matter-of-factly · unreservedly · openly · directly
unapologetically
Boldly, without regret
- unabashedlyWithout any embarrassment
- brazenlyIn shameless manner
- audaciouslyWith bold fearlessness
defiantly · brashly · boldly · cheekily · sassily · impudently · cockily · presumptuously · impertinently · rebelliously
commandingly
With authoritative presence
- authoritativelyWith confident expertise
- imperativelyIn a commanding manner
- masterfullyWith exceptional proficiency
domineeringly · peremptorily · dictatorially · autocratically · bossily · prescriptively · imperiously
assertivelysubmissively
In yielding deference
meekly · timidly · passively · deferentially · unassertively
assertivelyquietly
Without making noise
softly · gently · unobtrusively · inconspicuously · mousy
assertivelysubmissively
In yielding deference
yieldingly · compliantly · obsequiously · acquiescently · gently
- assertiveness trainingTeaching confident communication
- assertive communicationHonest, respectful self-expression
assertive, unassertive, assertiveness, nonassertive, nonassertiveness