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nonassertive

/ˌnɑːn.əˈsɜːr.tɪv/
non · as · ser · tive
Adverb:nonassertively
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1

Not disposed to state one's opinions, desires, or claims forcefully; lacking self-confidence or boldness in interpersonal interactions.

Example

"The counselor offered a workshop to help nonassertive employees communicate their workplace boundaries more effectively."

2

Designating a clause, context, or grammatical form that does not make a positive declarative statement, such as an interrogative, negative, or conditional construction (in linguistics).

Example

"In English grammar, words like 'any' and 'ever' typically appear in nonassertive contexts such as questions and negative sentences."

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• Rhymes for nonassertive

• Nearby Words

nonappearance
nonartistic
nonaspirin
nonassertive
nonassertively
nonathlete
nonathletic

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonassertive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonassertive
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