self-assertion
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Self-assertion — Self as*ser tion, n. The act of asserting one s self, or one s own rights or claims; the quality of being self asserting. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-assertion — [self′ə sʉr′shən] n. the act of demanding recognition for oneself or of insisting upon one s rights, claims, etc. self assertive adj. self asserting … English World dictionary
self-assertion — ► NOUN ▪ the confident and forceful expression or promotion of oneself or one s views. DERIVATIVES self assertive adjective self assertiveness noun … English terms dictionary
self-assertion — N UNCOUNT Self assertion is confidence that you have in speaking firmly about your opinions and demanding the rights that you believe you should have. ...her silence and lack of self assertion... They are driven on partly by a wish for democracy … English dictionary
self-assertion — self asserting, adj. self assertingly, adv. self assertive, adj. self assertively, adv. self assertiveness, n. /self euh serr sheuhn, self /, n. insistence on or an expression of one s own importance, wishes, needs, opinions, or the like. [1795… … Universalium
self-assertion — self′ asser′tion n. insistence on or an expression of one s own importance, opinions, or the like • Etymology: 1795–1805 self′ asser′tive, adj. self′ asser′tively, adv. self′ asser′tiveness, n … From formal English to slang
self-assertion — self as·ser·tion (self″ə surґshən) a coping style in which the individual meets conflicts or stresses by a noncoercive, nonmanipulative expression of feelings … Medical dictionary
self-assertion — n. the aggressive promotion of oneself, one s views, etc. Derivatives: self asserting adj. self assertive adj. self assertiveness n … Useful english dictionary
self-assertion — noun the confident and forceful expression or promotion of oneself or one s views. Derivatives self assertive adjective self assertiveness noun … English new terms dictionary
self-assertion — /sɛlf əˈsɜʃən/ (say self uh sershuhn) noun insistence on or expression of one s own importance, claims, wishes, opinions, etc. –self assertive, adjective …
self-assertion — noun Date: 1806 1. the act of asserting oneself or one s own rights, claims, or opinions 2. the act of asserting one s superiority over others … New Collegiate Dictionary
