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As adjectives the difference between authentic and assertive

is that authentic is of the same origin as claimed; genuine while assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

As adjectives the difference between manipulative and assertive

is that manipulative is using manipulation purposefully while assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

As a noun manipulative

is a manipulable object designed to demonstrate a mathematical concept.

As adjectives the difference between assertive and undefined

is that assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive while undefined is lacking a definition or value.

As a noun divisiveness

is the characteristic of being divisive.

As an adjective assertive is

boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

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.

As adjectives the difference between assertive and lighthearted

is that assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive while lighthearted is joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive not depressed or sad.

As adjectives the difference between assertive and controlling

is that assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive while controlling is having control over a person or thing.

As a verb controlling is

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As adjectives the difference between cautious and assertive

is that cautious is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative while assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

As adjectives the difference between dauntless and assertive

is that dauntless is invulnerable to fear or intimidation while assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

As adjectives the difference between assertive and cooperative

is that assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive while cooperative is ready to work with another person or in a team; ready to cooperate.

As a noun cooperative is

a type of company that is owned partially or wholly by its employees, customers or tenants. Abbreviation: co-op.