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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAssertiveness
/əˈsɜː.tɪv.nəs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive.
"Her assertiveness in the meeting helped her convey her ideas effectively." - 2
A communication style characterized by the expression of one's opinions and needs in a direct and respectful manner.
"Practicing assertiveness can improve your relationships and self-esteem."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'assertiveness' originates from the Latin word 'assertus', the past participle of 'asserere', meaning 'to affirm or maintain'. It evolved through the Middle French 'asserter' and entered English in the 20th century, reflecting a growing emphasis on personal rights and self-expression.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Assertiveness" is said worldwide
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Assertivité
Transliteration: aʁ.sɛʁ.ti.vi.te
"L'assertivité est essentielle pour une communication efficace."
Durchsetzungsvermögen
Transliteration: ˈdʊʁçˌzɛt͡sʊŋs.fɛʁˌmøːɡn̩
"Durchsetzungsvermögen ist wichtig im Berufsleben."
Assertività
Transliteration: as.sɛr.ti.viˈta
"L'assertività aiuta a esprimere le proprie opinioni."
Asertividad
Transliteration: aseɾ.ti.βi.ðað
"La asertividad es clave en la comunicación efectiva."
Asertividade
Transliteration: aseʁ.tʃi.viˈda.dʒi
"A asertividade é importante para o sucesso nas relações."
आत्मविश्वास
Transliteration: ātma viśvāsa
"आत्मविश्वास संचार में महत्वपूर्ण है।"
自信
Transliteration: zì xìn
"自信在沟通中是非常重要的。"
자기주장
Transliteration: jagi jujang
"자기주장은 효과적인 의사소통에 중요하다."
自己主張
Transliteration: jiko shuchō
"自己主張は効果的なコミュニケーションに重要です。"
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