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Meaning of "nonassertive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NONASSERTIVE

nonassertive  [ˌnɒnəˈsɜːtɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NONASSERTIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nonassertive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES NONASSERTIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of nonassertive in the English dictionary

The definition of nonassertive in the dictionary is not aggressively self-assured.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NONASSERTIVE


abortive
əˈbɔːtɪv
accretive
əˈkriːtɪv
assertive
əˈsɜːtɪv
completive
kəmˈpliːtɪv
constitutive
ˈkɒnstɪˌtjuːtɪv
convertive
kənˈvɜːtɪv
dilutive
daɪˈluːtɪv
distortive
dɪsˈtɔːtɪv
divertive
daɪˈvɜːtɪv
exertive
ɪɡˈzɜːtɪv
expletive
ɪkˈspliːtɪv
furtive
ˈfɜːtɪv
overassertive
ˌəʊvərəˈsɜːtɪv
revertive
rɪˈvɜːtɪv
self-assertive
ˌsɛlfəˈsɜːtɪv
sportive
ˈspɔːtɪv
substitutive
ˈsʌbstɪˌtjuːtɪv
suppletive
səˈpliːtɪv
supportive
səˈpɔːtɪv
unassertive
ˌʌnəˈsɜːtɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NONASSERTIVE

nonargument
nonaristocratic
nonaromatic
nonarrival
nonart
nonartist
nonartistic
nonary
nonascetic
nonaspirin
nonassociated
nonastronomical
nonathlete
nonathletic
nonatomic
nonattached
nonattachment
nonattendance
nonattender
nonattributable

WORDS THAT END LIKE NONASSERTIVE

active
alternative
assortive
automotive
competitive
contortive
cooperative
creative
effective
executive
in the negative
interactive
native
negative
perspective
positive
relative
retortive
tortive
transportive

Synonyms and antonyms of nonassertive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «nonassertive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NONASSERTIVE

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The translations of nonassertive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nonassertive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

nonassertive
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

no asertiva
570 millions of speakers

English

nonassertive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

nonassertive
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

nonassertive
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

nonassertive
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

não assertivo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

nonassertive
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

nonassertive
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nonassertive
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

nonassertive
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

nonassertive
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

nonassertive
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nonassertive
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nonassertive
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

nonassertive
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अनिश्चितता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nonassertive
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

non assertivo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nonassertive
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

nonassertive
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nonassertive
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

nonassertive
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nonassertive
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nonassertive
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nonassertive
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nonassertive

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NONASSERTIVE»

The term «nonassertive» is normally little used and occupies the 133.492 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NONASSERTIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nonassertive

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NONASSERTIVE»

Discover the use of nonassertive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nonassertive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Theorizing About Intercultural Communication
In one regard, communication approaches can be described as nonassertive, assertive, or aggressive (Wilson, Hantz, & Hanna, 1995). From the perspective of co- cultural group members, nonassertive behavior would include actions in which ...
William B. Gudykunst, 2005
2
Constructing Co-Cultural Theory: An Explication of Culture, ...
Nonassertive Accommodation Sometimes, co-cultural group members strive to blend in with dominant group members. In other situations, the preferred outcome is to have their co-cultural identity recognized and appreciated. Inherent in an ...
Mark P. Orbe, 1998
3
Managing All-in-One For Dummies
Nonassertive speaking comes off as the softest of the four approaches. A nonassertive speaker is passive and allows others to dominate the conversation. Here are some common messages you hear when someone speaks in a nonassertive ...
Consumer Dummies, 2014
4
Thriving in the Workplace All-in-One For Dummies
nonassertive. approach. Nonassertive speaking comes off as the softest of the four approaches. A non- assertive speaker is passive and allows others to dominate the conversation. Here are some common messages you hear when someone ...
Consumer Dummies, 2010
5
Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing: From Student to Leader
NONASSERTIVE (PASSIVE) BEHAVIOR Nonassertive (passive), fear-based behavior is an emo— tionally dishonest, self—defeating type of behavior. Nonassertive nurses attempt to look the other way, avoid conflict, and take what seems to ...
Signe S. Hill, Helen Stephens Howlett, 2012
6
Communicating Effectively For Dummies
There's nothing strong or certain about the nonassertive approach. Instead, nonassertive speakers often display the following behaviors: Soft voice: In nonassertive speaking, the volume in the speaker's voice is often low and sometimes hard ...
Marty Brounstein, 2011
7
Jefferson's California Evidence Benchbook
Nonassertive conduct frequently involves some indications of trustworthiness. Indications of trustworthiness arise out of the fact that the actor has based his or her conduct on the correctness of his or her belief, and it is the actor's belief that is ...
Jon E. Heywood, 2014
8
Communication in Nursing
When we are nonassertive, we do not give full credit to our needs. We act shy or make light of factors that are really important to us. When we avoid expressing ourselves clearly and forthrightly, we waive control over our legitimate rights.
Julia Balzer Riley, 2014
9
Achieving Success Through Academic Assertiveness: Real Life ...
There is a sense in which, in being nonassertive, people may feel that they do not have any particular right to have their point of view heard. Dickson (1982: 5) says that the nonassertive person often has a “victim” mentality, clinging on to her ...
Jennifer Moon, 2008
10
Practical Psychology for Pastors, 2nd Edition
At the other extreme is a nonassertive or submissive response that subjugates one's own feelings and needs in favor of the wishes of others. The former lacks love and respect for others; the latter lacks love and respect for self. The middle ...
William R. Miller, Kathleen A. Jackson, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NONASSERTIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nonassertive is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Representation of Asian Americans in film limited
... Black,” the character of Chang, an inmate with a thick Chinese accent, still channels the stereotype that Asians are quiet and nonassertive. «NYU Washington Square News, Dec 14»
2
Carolyn Hax: 'My second-grader is being bullied'
We've recently mentioned it to the teacher, but I would also like to empower my naturally diffident and nonassertive son with tools/strategies to ... «seattlepi.com, Jun 14»
3
How to Ask for a Raise... Without Getting Fired!
Similarly, being nonassertive (i.e. passive and indirect, hoping that others will realize that you deserve a raise) will get you nowhere: ... «Huffington Post, Aug 13»
4
Dohnányi, Lupu and BSO contrast modest Mozart with bold Bruckner
Lupu's answer at the piano seemed hardly more distinct—or else one's ear hadn't quite adjusted yet to his nonassertive approach. «Boston Classical Review, Feb 13»
5
Shame: The Core of Addiction and Codependency
For codependents, shame can lead to control, caretaking, and dysfunctional, nonassertive communication. Shame creates many fears and anxieties that make ... «PsychCentral.com, Nov 12»
6
Richardson consultant specializes in identifying 'random actors' who …
... factors, his system looks at whether people express themselves as “controlling” or “expressive” and are “assertive” or “nonassertive.”. «Dallas Morning News, Jul 12»
7
Men can be sexy when talking about themselves
... nonassertive guy fell apart six years ago. These ah, prehistoric cave men don't always make her happy but according to Mari: “Ore-ore otoko ... «The Japan Times, Jan 12»
8
Personality Can Make Worry Disorder Worse
Meanwhile, someone submissive and cold would be classified as "nonassertive," meaning when they worry, they withdraw from a situation or ... «LiveScience.com, Aug 11»
9
Interpersonal relationships in individuals with generalized anxiety …
In two studies the researchers found four distinct interactive styles prominent among people with GAD-intrusive, cold, nonassertive and ... «News-Medical.net, Jul 11»
10
Excessive Worry Harms Interpersonal Relationships
In two studies, the researchers found four distinct interactive styles prominent among people with GAD — intrusive, cold, nonassertive and ... «PsychCentral.com, Jul 11»

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