Assertiveness and Humility

Opposite meaning words

Assertiveness noun - The quality or state of being forceful (as in expression).

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Humility is an antonym for assertiveness in topics: confidence, modesty.

Humility noun - The absence of any feelings of being better than others.

Usage example: displaying genuine humility, the peace activist accepted the Nobel Prize on behalf of all who have worked to end the violence

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Assertiveness is an antonym for humility in humbleness topic.

Nearby Word: humiliation

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