Assertive and Mousy

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

Usage example: some reef fish are assertive in defending their territory

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Mousy is an antonym for assertive.

Mousy adjective - Easily frightened.

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Assertive is an antonym for mousy.

Nearby Words: mouse, mousey, mousing

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