assertive
Example Sentences
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It has a faint, almost red-hot intensity; it’s not aggressive, but assertive.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
The US security umbrella is particularly relevant in the face of an increasingly assertive China.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
The Muscarelle Museum of Art takes an engaging, expansive approach to highlighting the often-overlooked female practitioners of the assertive midcentury style.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
There were consistent reservations about Frank's tactical approach, too: concerns he was not assertive enough in matches and was too focused on adapting to the opposition rather than imposing Spurs' own strengths.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
His shy, evasive manner of the day before had given way to a slightly more assertive stance.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Vocabulary lists containing assertive
ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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