Assertive
Assertive adjective - Having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal.
Intransigent and assertive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intransigent" instead an adjective "Assertive".
Intransigent
Intransigent adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.
Assertive and intransigent are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assertive" instead an adjective "Intransigent".
Nearby Word: intransigence
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- firm and assertive
- firm and intransigent
- resolute and assertive
- resolute and intransigent
- determined and assertive
- determined and intransigent
- obstinate and assertive
- obstinate and intransigent
- stubborn and assertive
- stubborn and intransigent
- uncompromising and assertive
- uncompromising and intransigent
- adamant and assertive
- adamant and intransigent
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