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

Docter was the least assertive member of the braintrust, according to people who worked with him, and seemed happiest focusing on the emotional core of his own movies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 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

But over time as social norms changed, so did attitudes toward assertive female Horses.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

“Tano, my son. You’re right. You’ve been right about everything,” I say, trying to make my voice sound as assertive as possible.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer