Reserved and Self-asserting

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Reserved adjective - Tending not to speak frequently (as by habit or inclination).

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Self-asserting is an antonym for reserved.

Self-asserting adjective - Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude.

Usage example: a bunch of self-asserting upstarts who thought that they could buy their way into high society

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Reserved is an antonym for self-asserting in impulsive topic.

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