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self-assertion

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/ˌsɛlf əˈsɜrʃən/ · self-as-ser-tion

The action or process of asserting one's own rights or opinions.

Meanings

nounformal

The action or process of asserting one's own rights or opinions.

اپنے حقوق یا خیالات کا اظہار کرنے کا عمل یا طریقہ۔

خود اعتمادی

khud aitmaadi

Synonyms

self-confidenceself-assuranceassertivenessخود اعتمادیخود اعتماداجتماعی حیثیت

Antonyms

self-doubtsubserviencesubmissionخود شکاطاعتغلامی

Common Collocations

  • display self-assertion
  • confident self-assertion
  • healthy self-assertion

Example Sentences

Self-assertion is crucial for personal development.

خود اعتمادی ذاتی ترقی کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔

khud aitmaadi zaati taraqqi ke liye bohat ahem hai.

Her self-assertion helped her succeed in negotiations.

اس کی خود اعتمادی نے اسے مذاکرات میں کامیاب ہونے میں مدد دی۔

is ki khud aitmaadi ne use muzakraat mein kamiyab hone mein madad di.

Developing self-assertion can improve relationships.

خود اعتمادی کو فروغ دینا تعلقات کو بہتر بنا سکتا ہے۔

khud aitmaadi ko farogh dena taluqaat ko behtar bana sakta hai.

Easily Confused With

self-assertive:Self-assertion refers to the act, while self-assertive describes someone who exhibits this quality.

Word Family

assert
verbثابت کرنا
assertive
adjectiveثابت قدم
assertiveness
nounثبات

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of asserting yourself in a crowd.

Picture a person confidently speaking up in a meeting.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self-assertion" — the act of asserting one's own rights or opinions

First known use: 20th century

The term 'self-assertion' has been used in English since the early 20th century, reflecting a growing interest in individual rights and personal empowerment.