Courageous and Unassertive

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Courageous adjective - Feeling or displaying no fear by temperament.

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Unassertive is an antonym for courageous.

Nearby Words: courage, courageously

Unassertive adjective - Inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence.

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Courageous is an antonym for unassertive in topics: shy, quiet and self-conscious.

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