Assertive and Recalcitrant

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

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

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

Recalcitrant adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Assertive and recalcitrant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Assertive" instead an adjective "Recalcitrant".

Nearby Word: recalcitrance