Antonyms for self-asserting

Grammar : Adj

Spell : self-uh-sur-shuhn, self-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛlf əˈsɜr ʃən, ˌsɛlf-

Definition of self-asserting

As in brash : adj impulsive, brazen

Example sentences :

Can we, then, consistently with such a position, be self-asserting and self-claimant?
Extract from : « A Ribband of Blue » by J. Hudson Taylor

Had he been more bold and self-asserting, she might have accorded him greater respect.
Extract from : « The Shadow of Ashlydyat » by Mrs. Henry Wood

There is nothing anarchic or self-asserting in his plea for freedom.
Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians » by G. G. Findlay

"Good-morning," said Mr. Orridge, with self-asserting abruptness and familiarity.
Extract from : « The Dead Secret » by Wilkie Collins

Her self-asserting manner had vanished; she was quiet, she was even humble.
Extract from : « The Evil Genius » by Wilkie Collins

He had been ever bold and self-asserting; but now he was perhaps a little over-bold.
Extract from : « John Caldigate » by Anthony Trollope

It is a good thing for women to be self-asserting and independent.
Extract from : « A Short History of Women's Rights » by Eugene A. Hecker

His self-asserting independence had gone, in its place was growing a homely sympathy for the troubled man.
Extract from : « Blue Goose » by Frank Lewis Nason

The Doctor, though he was a self-asserting and somewhat violent man, was thoroughly soft-hearted.
Extract from : « Dr. Wortle's School » by Anthony Trollope

He was ardent, confident, self-asserting, but not disagreeably either one or the other.
Extract from : « The English in the West Indies » by James Anthony Froude

Synonyms for self-asserting

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