nonassertive
The word “nonassertive” has 4 syllables: non-as-ser-tive
It's pronounced as /ˌnɑːn.əˈsɜːr.tɪv/
What is synonym and antonym for nonassertive?
In the thesaurus, “nonassertive” has 37 synonyms and 59 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nonassertive along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nonassertive
- ambiguous
- bloodless
- boring
- dead
- dull
- equivocal
- guarded
- halfhearted
- halting
- hesitant
- inanimate
- inert
- lackadaisical
- languid
- languorous
- leaden
- lethargic
- lifeless
- limp
- listless
- low-pressure
- mild
- nonemphatic
- sleepy
- sluggish
- spiritless
- tired
- torpid
- unaggressive
- unambitious
- unassertive
- uncompelling
- understated
- unemphatic
- unenterprising
- weak
- wishy-washy
Antonyms for nonassertive
- absolute
- aggressive
- ambitious
- animate
- animated
- assertive
- bouncing
- bouncy
- brisk
- categoric
- categorical
- clear
- decided
- dynamic
- emphatic
- energetic
- feisty
- fiery
- forceful
- frisky
- full-blooded
- gingery
- high-pressure
- high-spirited
- in-your-face
- insistent
- jaunty
- jazzy
- kinetic
- marked
- mettlesome
- militant
- muscular
- peppery
- peppy
- perky
- pert
- plain
- pointed
- pushy
- racy
- resounding
- scrappy
- snappy
- spanking
- sparky
- spirited
- sprightly
- springy
- spunky
- strenuous
- unambiguous
- unequivocal
- vehement
- vigorous
- violent
- vital
- vivacious
- zippy
Example Sentences
- Her nonassertive manner sometimes caused her opinions to be overlooked.
- The employee’s nonassertive style made it difficult for him to lead the team.
- In negotiations, being too nonassertive can lead to unfavorable outcomes.
- The counselor encouraged the shy student to be less nonassertive in class.
- Despite his nonassertive behavior, he was very effective in listening and mediating conflicts.
On this page you'll find 96 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nonassertive, such as: absolute, aggressive, ambiguous, ambitious, animate, animated, assertive.
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