Assertive and Defensive

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

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

Nearby Words: assert, assertion, asserted, assertively, asserting

Defensive adjective - Intended to resist or prevent attack or aggression.

Assertive and defensive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assertive" instead an adjective "Defensive".

Nearby Words: defend, defense, defence, defender, defending