unassertive

adjective
un·​as·​ser·​tive | \ ˌən-ə-ˈsər-tiv How to pronounce unassertive (audio) \

Definition of unassertive

: not assertive : modest, shy

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Other Words from unassertive

unassertively adverb

Examples of unassertive in a Sentence

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My own thoughts have been along the line of weak, unassertive, super humble and timid. Glenna Christensen, idahostatesman, "True meekness requires self-mastery and strength, and doesn't equate to weakness," 14 June 2018 Meryl Streep stars as Post owner Katherine Graham, an unassertive socialite who normally follows the journalistic lead of her editor Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks, playing it too cute). John Powers, Vogue, "The 7 Holiday Movies You Definitely Should Not Miss," 13 Dec. 2017

First Known Use of unassertive

1861, in the meaning defined above

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unassertive

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unassertive

: not talking or behaving in a loud and confident way : not assertive