Assertive and Resigned

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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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Resigned is an antonym for assertive.
Nearby Words: assert, assertion, asserted, assertively, asserting

Resigned

Resigned adjective - Receiving or enduring without offering resistance.
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Assertive is an antonym for resigned.
Nearby Words: resignation, resignedly, resigning
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