Assertive and Boasting

Assertive

Assertive adjective - Having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal.

Boasting and assertive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Boasting" instead an adjective "Assertive".

Boasting

Boasting noun - Speaking of yourself in superlatives.
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Synonyms for Boasting

Assertive and boasting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assertive" instead an adjective "Boasting".

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  • Nurture debate: are most girls naturally more modest and boys more assertive, or does society train boys to assert themselves (to the point of boasting), while teaching girls that "it's not nice to brag" and that they should "share" credit for their achievements?
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