assertiveness
Translation
assertiveness, confidence
Examples
Assertiveness is a key leadership skill.
Assertiveness is a key leadership skill.
He lacks the assertiveness to ask for a raise.
He lacks the assertiveness to ask for a raise.
Grammar Patterns
to show/lack assertiveness to demonstrate or not have the quality of being confident She showed great assertiveness during the negotiation.
assertiveness ((in sth.)) confidence in a particular situation Assertiveness in the workplace is often valued.
Similar Words
Synonyms: confidence, self-assurance, decisiveness; Antonyms: passivity, timidity
Etymology
From the adjective 'assertive' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Simply 'assertive' + 'ness' = the quality of being assertive. If you know 'assertive', this word is easy.