assertiveness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions

Etymology

From assertive + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

self-assertiveness

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
positivity
Narrower (hyponyms)
bumptiousness

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