Assertive and Reserved

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Assertive

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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Reserved is an antonym for assertive in confident topic.
Nearby Words: assert, assertion, asserted, assertively, asserting

Reserved

Reserved adjective - Tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination).
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Assertive is an antonym for reserved.
Nearby Words: reserve, reservation, reservedly, reserving
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