self-assertion

C1 Topic:Communication
US /ˌsɛlfəˈsɝʃən/ UK /ˌselfəˈsɜːʃən/
noun Freq #156082

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    the confident expression of one's opinions, rights, or wishes

    Her quiet self-assertion helped her challenge the unfair decision.

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Synonyms
1 noun · the confident expression of... assertivenessconfidence

Etymology

From self- + assertion.

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