self-assertiveness

noun

Definition of self-assertivenessnext
as in self-confidence

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-assertiveness
  1. self-confidence
  2. self-assurance
  3. audacity
  4. confidence
  5. assurance
Noun
  • Your Self-Talk Can Build Your Confidence Your underdog status can be a powerful tool for building self-confidence.
    Gena Cox, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • However, a pervasive self-confidence issue can quickly turn problematic, as a leader’s level of faith in their abilities directly impacts decision-making, team dynamics and long-term success.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of self-confidence
Noun
  • With his back to play and so close to his own goal, positional awareness and self-assurance is key.
    Thom Harris, The Athletic, 7 Aug. 2024
  • For those who want to do it, going down the rabbit hole of polls can be a choose-your-own-adventure tale of self-assurance, self-torture, and deep confusion.
    Philip Elliott, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of self-assurance
Noun
  • My phone has the audacity to text me when news has happened, which is so bold.
    Josef Adalian, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
  • That chaos is calibrated for maximum audacity thanks to visual effects supervisor Dan Sturm’s prudently incorporated CGI, which doesn’t skimp on the wow factor and is further amped up by composer Cody Fry’s cacophonous, rambunctious score.
    Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2024
Definition of audacity
Noun
  • This provides some confidence for utilities to outline their undergrounding plans and rate hike proposals to invite feedback from customers and stakeholders.
    Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The confidence Cignetti has in the program is also what the program has in Cignetti.
    Greg Rosenstein, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of confidence
Noun
  • His family later sued Alameda County and received a $7 million settlement along with assurances that the sheriff’s office would implement new training for its deputies.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • There are no assurances regarding the success of these efforts.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of assurance
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Thesaurus Entries Near self-assertiveness

self-assertive

self-assertiveness

self-assumption

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