self-assertion C1 Topic:Abstract Ideas US /ˌsɛlfəˈsɝʃən/ UK /ˌselfəˈsɜːʃən/ See IPA manual Freq #156082 Meanings 1 noun the confident expression of one's opinions, rights, or wishes Her quiet self-assertion helped her challenge the unfair decision. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 noun · the confident expression of... assertivenessconfidence ↔ Opposites submissionself-effacement Etymology From self- + assertion. Topics Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # self-assertion **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˌsɛlfəˈsɝʃən/ **IPA (UK):** /ˌselfəˈsɜːʃən/ **Frequency rank:** 156082 ## Meanings 1. the confident expression of one's opinions, rights, or wishes ## Examples - Her quiet self-assertion helped her challenge the unfair decision. ## Synonyms - assertiveness - confidence ## Antonyms - submission - self-effacement ## Etymology From self- + assertion. ## Topics - Abstract Ideas - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown