SELF-ASSERTIVENESS Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

self-assertiveness

noun

Definition of self-assertiveness

as in self-confidence

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Noun

Christina Applegate is back home and prioritizing self-confidence in the latest update on her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Scot’s self-confidence in genderqueer expression seems unrealistic for his age and for the times, and yuppie Sam is too perfect.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of self-confidence

Noun

Because of the boldness of their political positions and doctrines, progressives can be seen as more charismatic than their more centrist counterparts.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026
The crime shocked the community for its brutality, as both Andrew and Abby were bludgeoned to death, and its boldness, occurring in the middle of the day on a busy street.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of boldness

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Reiter’s character’s brash self-assurance, along with her expressive face and physicality, really complement a deadpan Wickline.

— Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026
The 25-year-old from California opened the final with some swagger, popping four aces in the first game, but his self-assurance quickly ebbed.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of self-assurance

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Within such a movement, no band is embracing it with the tenacity — or the audacity — of Dexter and the Moonrocks.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
The haughtiness and audacity of RHONY set a precedent for future cities, making the infamous season nine Gangster Lunch an obvious scene to recreate.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of audacity

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The confidence gap in philanthropy mirrors a broader anxiety wealth advisors have noticed about whether heirs are ready for any of it.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
The Tigers travel to Lexington, Kentucky, in Week 6 to take on a Kentucky team that should have plenty of confidence after pulling off a comeback win on the road against South Carolina a week ago.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of confidence

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In reality, a good AI governance framework is connective tissue between an organization’s ambition to use AI for greater good and the assurance that good is actually being delivered.

— Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Tjon brings more than 16 years of experience across certification, assurance and global textile supply chains.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of assurance

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