as ‧ ser ‧ tive /əˈsɜːtɪv $ -ɜːr-/ BrE AmE adjective
behaving in a confident way, so that people notice you
—assertively adverb
—assertiveness noun [uncountable] :
assertiveness training
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THESAURUS
▪ confident sure that you have the ability to do something well or deal with situations successfully:
She seemed confident that she would pass.
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his calm and confident manner
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George was very confident about his abilities as a writer.
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Baldwin is confident of victory in this year’s senate race.
▪ self-confident/self-assured confident, and not shy or nervous in social situations:
Jess was only 12, but she was very self-confident.
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He was very self-assured and spoke without notes.
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I eventually became more self-confident as a public speaker.
| supremely self-confident :
She was supremely self-confident, with the gift of being able to talk on any subject whenever the camera was rolling.
▪ self-possessed adjective confident, calm, and in control of your feelings even in a difficult situation
▪ assertive confident enough to say what you think and want, so that people take notice of you:
The course helps women learn how to be more assertive in the workplace.
▪ sure of yourself confident that you are right, even when other people do not agree with you:
He sounded so sure of himself that I didn’t bother to argue.
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Jenny was younger than her sister but seemed much more sure of herself.
▪ extrovert noun [countable] someone who behaves in a confident way in social situations and likes talking and being with other people:
Most actors are natural extroverts.
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Jan says her twin babies are completely different: Kelly is a real extrovert while Jessie is quiet and thoughtful.
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He’s a total extrovert who will talk to any stranger.