ASSERTIVE Antonyms
Best Opposite Words For ASSERTIVE
| Word | Save | Syns.. | Usage | Type | ||
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| meek | adjective adj | |||||
adjective satellite • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness • very docile • evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant | ||||||
| passive | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • lacking in energy or will • expressing that the subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb noun • the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb adjective satellite • peacefully resistant in response to injustice | ||||||
| retiring | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • not arrogant or presuming • of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office • reluctant to draw attention to yourself | ||||||
| shy | adverb, adjective adv, adj | |||||
adjective • lacking self-confidence noun • a quick throw adjective satellite • short • wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things verb • start suddenly, as from fright • throw quickly | ||||||
| submissive | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination adjective satellite • abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant | ||||||
| timid | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • showing fear and lack of confidence • lacking self-confidence noun • people who are fearful and cautious adjective satellite • lacking conviction or boldness or courage | ||||||
| unassertive | adjective adj | |||||
adjective • inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence | ||||||