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ASSERTIVE Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word assertive. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For ASSERTIVE

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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

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

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

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

unassertive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence

Alternatives for MEEK

Alternatives for PASSIVE

Alternatives for RETIRING

Alternatives for SHY

Alternatives for SUBMISSIVE

Alternatives for TIMID

Alternatives for UNASSERTIVE

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