self-assertive
Speaks up forcefully
Self-assertive describes someone who confidently expresses their own views, rights, or needs.
The word suggests boldness in standing up for oneself, though it can shade toward pushiness: She's self-assertive enough to ask for a raise.
A self-assertive person doesn't wait for permission or defer excessively to others.
Exerting strong authority
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
- dominantHaving superior influence
- alphaFirst Greek letter
imposing · powerful · controlling · overbearing · pushy · insistent · demanding · steamrolling
Offensively self-assertive
- brazenShamelessly bold
- audaciousRecklessly or disrespectfully fearless
- forwardOnward in direction
- outspokenFreely expressing opinions
forthright · direct · blunt · candid · unabashed · unapologetic · frank · plainspoken
Excessively proud of oneself
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- narcissisticObsessed with one's image
- egotisticalExcessively self-centered
- vainExcessively proud or futile
boastful · cocky · smug · pompous · haughty · presumptuous · swaggering · immodest
Self-directed and free
- independentFree from external control
- free-thinkingIndependently minded
- individualisticFavoring personal autonomy
- nonconformistRejects prevailing social standards
Certain or self-possessed
- poisedCalm and controlled
- secureProtected from harm
- empoweredGiven power to act
- composedCalm and self-possessed
unflappable · decisive · resolute · unwavering · steadfast · grounded · centered · conviction
commanding
Exerting strong authority
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
- dominantHaving superior influence
alpha · imposing · powerful · controlling · overbearing · pushy · insistent · demanding · steamrolling · bulldozing
brash
Offensively self-assertive
outspoken · forthright · direct · blunt · candid · unabashed · unapologetic · frank · plainspoken · fearless
conceited
Excessively proud of oneself
- arrogantExcessively high self-regard
- narcissisticObsessed with one's image
- egotisticalExcessively self-centered
vain · boastful · cocky · smug · pompous · haughty · presumptuous · swaggering · immodest · overconfident
autonomous
Self-directed and free
- independentFree from external control
- free-thinkingIndependently minded
- individualisticFavoring personal autonomy
nonconformist · unbeholden · maverick · freethinking · unconventional
assured
Certain or self-possessed
composed · unflappable · decisive · resolute · unwavering · steadfast · grounded · centered · conviction · poise
self-assertivesubmissive
Readily yielding to control
deferential · meek · subservient · docile · servile
self-assertivetimid
Lacking courage or confidence
unambitious · ambitionless · retiring · shy · diffident
self, assert, selfless, assertive, self-esteem, assertion, unassertive, assertiveness, selfhood