Assertive and Overmodest

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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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Overmodest is an antonym for assertive.

Overmodest adjective - Affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way.

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Assertive is an antonym for overmodest.

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Overmodest and Assertive. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/assertive/overmodest

Assertive & Overmodest. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/assertive/overmodest>.

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