ASSERTIVE
assertive, self-asserting, self-assertive
(adjective) aggressively self-assured; “an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue”; “pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
assertive (comparative more assertive, superlative most assertive)
Boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.
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Source: Wiktionary
As*sert"ive, a.
Definition: Positive; affirming confidently; affirmative; peremptory.
In a confident and assertive form. Glanvill.
As*sert"ive*ly, adv.
– As*sert"ive*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition