SELF-ASSERTING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does self-asserting mean? 

• SELF-ASSERTING (adjective)
  The adjective SELF-ASSERTING has 1 sense:

1. aggressively self-assured

  Familiarity information: SELF-ASSERTING used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SELF-ASSERTING (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Aggressively self-assured

Synonyms:

assertive; self-asserting; self-assertive

Context example:

pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act

Similar:

cocky (overly self-confident or self-assertive)

emphatic; forceful (forceful and definite in expression or action)

Also:

aggressive (having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends)

imperative (requiring attention or action)