Nonassertive and Self-effacing

Nonassertive

Nonassertive adjective - Not aggressively self-assured, though not necessarily lacking in confidence.
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Self-effacing and nonassertive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-effacing" instead an adjective "Nonassertive".

Self-effacing

Self-effacing adjective - Not comfortable around people.

Nonassertive and self-effacing are semantically related. You can use "Nonassertive" instead an adjective phrase "Self-effacing".
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