Assertiveness Vocabulary

adjective showing strength or power; effective and assertive

• The leader delivered a forceful speech to rally the troops.
• She gave him a forceful shove to get his attention.
• He threw a forceful punch in the fight.
• The artist used forceful brush strokes to create a dynamic effect.

noun the act of demanding something firmly or persistently; the quality of being insistent

• Despite his insistence on following the rules, he was still reprimanded for being late.
• She kept calling with insistence until he finally agreed to go out on a date with her.
• Stop with the insistence, I already told you I'm not interested.
• Her insistence on perfection was like a double-edged sword, pushing her to excel but also causing unnecessary stress.

verb to demand or require something firmly

preposition used to indicate that something is required or demanded

• The company policy insists upon strict adherence to the dress code.
• My mom always insists upon me wearing a jacket when it's cold outside.
• I always insist upon my friends coming over for a movie night.
• The author's writing style insists upon using vivid imagery to engage the reader.

adjective showing a strong or forceful determination or desire to succeed

• She was known for her pushful attitude when it came to negotiating business deals.
• He can be a bit pushful when he really wants something.
• Don't be so pushful, just chill out and let things happen naturally.
• His pushful nature was like a bulldozer, plowing through any obstacles in his way.

noun a statement or action that shows a rejection or denial of something

adjective refusing or denying something

• The company received a formal refusal from the supplier regarding the new contract terms.
• I can't believe she said no to the invitation, what a refusal!
• He gave me the cold shoulder, a total refusal of my offer.
• Her refusal to accept help is like building a wall around herself.

noun indecisiveness or hesitation in making a decision

verb to show indecision or hesitation in making a decision

• It is important to make decisions promptly and not shilly shally in business meetings.
• Stop shilly shallying and just choose a movie to watch!
• Quit shilly shallying and just do it already!
• Her mind shilly shallied between staying in her comfort zone and taking a risk.

verb to talk louder or more clearly in order to be heard or understood

• Please speak up so that everyone in the room can hear your thoughts clearly.
• Hey, can you speak up a bit? I can't hear you over the music.
• Yo, speak up, man! I can't catch what you're saying.
• It's time to speak up and let your voice be heard on this important issue.

noun elbows

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

adjective sharp

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• In highly competitive environments, it is essential to navigate carefully as some individuals may have sharp elbows.
• Watch out for that guy, he's known to have sharp elbows when it comes to getting what he wants.
• She's got sharp elbows, so don't get in her way when she's on a mission.
• Having sharp elbows in the business world means being assertive and willing to fight for opportunities.