| Main Entry: |
|
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
assertive |
| Synonyms: |
assertory,
bold, brassy,
cheeky*,
cocky*, come on,
domineering,
dynamic,
energetic,
enterprising,
flip*,
forceful,
fresh*, get up and go, go after, hard sell,
imperious,
masterful, militant, nervy,
pushing,
pushy,
sassy, shooting from the hip, smart alecky,
smart*,
strenuous,
tough,
vigorous,
zealous
|
| Antonyms: |
complaisant, laid-back
|
* = informal/non-formal usage
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition
Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
Cite This Source