adj
Meaning 1
Not assertive
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
unassertive
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adjective
Meaning 2
inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- a shy unassertive person
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: assertive
History
Etymology
From un- + assertive.
Across languages
Translations
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Bulgarian: неуверен (neuveren) — Translations
- Bulgarian: стеснителен (stesnitelen) — Translations
- Turkish: iddiasız — Translations