self-assertiveness

noun

Definition of self-assertivenessnext
as in self-confidence

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  1. self-confidence
  2. boldness
  3. self-assurance
  4. audacity
  5. confidence
  6. assurance
Noun
  • On July 27, as the sun in Leo makes an opposition to Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, your self-confidence could be met with resistance, or maybe a personal desire clashes with social expectations.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • But behind the scenes, Asibuo adheres to a strict five-phase system that also teaches emotional intelligence and conversational skills while aiming to build self-confidence.
    — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of self-confidence
Noun
  • The result is a playful but sophisticated spin on the boldness of ambergris and oud.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In a market that rewards speed, novelty and boldness, external-facing teams are under pressure to position their solutions as the magic bullet their industry has been waiting for.
    — Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of boldness
Noun
  • The self-assurance that allowed Odysseus to act decisively often became arrogance, leading him to be too quick to dismiss counsel and too slow to change course once committed.
    — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • In a social media post on Monday, May 11, the nonprofit said the chicks' leg bones are maturing as both eaglets remain steady in their nest, standing and walking about with self-assurance.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Definition of self-assurance
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  • Perhaps a handful of trolls—a small group that includes the richest man in the world—has sworn off Nolan’s film because its cast has the audacity to feature both a Black woman and a trans man.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026
  • Each sentence is diamond cut … Buntin has outdone herself … leases and provokes from every vantage point, but what is especially remarkable is Buntin’s audacity, her gutsy choices, and her clarity.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of audacity
Noun
  • In a post on X, Kono, former defense minister under the Abe administration, warned that the plan could undermine confidence in Japan's fiscal position, push interest rates higher and weaken the yen.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The government says the new framework will improve investor confidence by making decisions more predictable while protecting climate integrity and ensuring local communities benefit from carbon market projects.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • On deadline day, unsettling for many, Abrams had the look of a man who was calmed by his boss’ assurances.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Every additional interaction increases operating costs while providing little assurance of stronger products or happier customers.
    — Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of assurance
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“Self-assertiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-assertiveness. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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