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OVERASSERTIVE Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word overassertive. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For OVERASSERTIVE

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deferential
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing deference

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

self-effacing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• reluctant to draw attention to yourself

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

unassuming
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not arrogant or presuming

Alternatives for DEFERENTIAL

Alternatives for MEEK

Alternatives for MODEST

Alternatives for PASSIVE

Alternatives for SELF-EFFACING

Alternatives for SUBMISSIVE

Alternatives for TIMID

Alternatives for UNASSERTIVE

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