assertiveness
Translation
assertiveness
Examples
He needs to develop more assertiveness.
He needs to develop more assertiveness.
Assertiveness is a key leadership skill.
Assertiveness is a key leadership skill.
Grammar Patterns
((to show/develop)) assertiveness to demonstrate or build confidence He needs to develop more assertiveness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: confidence, self-assurance; Antonyms: timidity, passivity
Etymology
From the adjective 'assertive' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
The '-ness' on the end turns the adjective 'assertive' into a noun for the quality itself.