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Assertive vs Forceful - What's the difference?

assertive | forceful |

Forceful is a synonym of assertive.



As adjectives the difference between assertive and forceful

is that assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive while forceful is with assertive force; powerful.

assertive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive

    • Derived terms

    * assertiveness

    forceful

    English

    Alternative forms

    * forcefull (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • With assertive force; powerful.

    • Related terms

    * forcefully (adverb)

    Antonyms

    * gentle