Assertive and Nonaggressive

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Assertive adjective - Aggressively self-assured.

Usage example: an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue

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Nonaggressive is an antonym for assertive.

Nonaggressive adjective - Not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness.

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Assertive is an antonym for nonaggressive.

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