Assertiveness and Modesty

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

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Modesty is an antonym for assertiveness in confidence topic.

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

Usage example: his natural modesty makes him reluctant to run for public office

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Assertiveness is an antonym for modesty.

Nearby Words: modest, moderation, modestly, Modesta

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