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Assertive vs Respectful - What's the difference?

assertive | respectful |

As adjectives the difference between assertive and respectful

is that assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive while respectful is marked or characterized by respect; as, respectful deportment.

assertive

English

Adjective

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

    • Derived terms

    * assertiveness

    respectful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked or characterized by respect; as, respectful deportment.

    • Antonyms

    * disrespectful

    Related terms

    * respectfully * respectfulness