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UNASSERTIVE Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word unassertive. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word unassertive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for UNASSERTIVE

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acquiescent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest

compliant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inclined to comply

diffident
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

adjective satellite

• showing modest reserve

docile
adjectiveadj
adjective

• willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed

adjective satellite

• ready and willing to be taught

• easily handled or managed

introverted
adjectiveadj
adjective

• given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences

meek
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• very docile

• evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

modest
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself

• not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance

adjective satellite

• not large but sufficient in size or amount

• free from pomp or affectation

• low or inferior in station or quality

• humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

• relatively moderate, limited, or small

passive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in energy or will

• expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb

noun

• the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb

adjective satellite

• peacefully resistant in response to injustice

quiet
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

• free of noise or uproar; or making little if any sound

• (of the sun) characterized by a low level of surface phenomena, such as sunspots

noun

• a period of calm weather

• an untroubled state; free from disturbances

• the absence of sound

• a disposition free from stress or emotion

adverb

• with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet' is a nonstandard variant for `quietly')

adjective satellite

• not showy or obtrusive

• in a softened tone

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

verb

• become quiet or quieter

• make calm or still

reserved
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• set aside for the use of a particular person or party

• marked by self-restraint and reticence

reticent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• temperamentally disinclined to talk

• cool and formal in manner

• reluctant to draw attention to yourself

retiring
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• not arrogant or presuming

• of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office

• reluctant to draw attention to yourself

self-effacing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• reluctant to draw attention to yourself

sheepish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• like or suggestive of a sheep in docility or stupidity or meekness or timidity

• showing a sense of shame

shy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• a quick throw

adjective satellite

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

verb

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

submissive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination

adjective satellite

• abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant

timid
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing fear and lack of confidence

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• lacking conviction or boldness or courage

unassuming
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not arrogant or presuming

Alternatives for ACQUIESCENT

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