assertive
intermediateB2/əˈsɜːrtɪv/ · as-ser-tive
Having a confident and forceful personality, assertive individuals express their opinions and needs clearly.
Meanings
Having a confident and forceful personality, assertive individuals express their opinions and needs clearly.
ایک پر اعتماد اور زور دار شخصیت رکھنے والا، مقتدر افراد اپنی رائے اور ضروریات کو واضح طور پر بیان کرتے ہیں۔
مکلف
Mukarraf
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Common Collocations
- assertive communication
- assertive behavior
- be assertive
Example Sentences
The assertive manager was able to lead the team confidently.
مکلف منیجر نے ٹیم کی قیادت اعتماد کے ساتھ کی۔
Mukarraf manager ne team ki qaidat aitmaad ke sath ki.
Being assertive can help you express your needs more effectively.
مکلف ہونے سے آپ کی ضروریات کو زیادہ مؤثر طریقے سے بیان کرنے میں مدد مل سکتی ہے۔
Mukarraf hone se aap ki zaroorat ko zyada mo'asar tareeqe se bayan karne mein madad mil sakti hai.
An assertive person is often respected more in discussions.
ایک مکلف شخص عام طور پر مباحثوں میں زیادہ عزت پایا جاتا ہے۔
Aik mukarraf shakhs aam tor par mubahisaon mein zyada izzat paya jata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'assert' and 'active' together to remember someone who speaks up for themselves.
Imagine a person confidently standing up in a meeting, expressing their ideas strongly.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
مقید رہنے والا منزلوں کو نہیں پا سکتا
Maqid rehne wala manzilon ko nahi paa sakta
Those who remain submissive can't reach their destinations.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "assertivus" — to affirm or declare
First known use: 20th century
The word 'assertive' evolved from the Latin 'assertivus', which means to affirm. It entered the English language in the 20th century, becoming associated with confidence in expressing thoughts.