assertive

As an adjective assertive

is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

As a verb ascertain is

to find out definitely; to discover or establish.

As adjectives the difference between assertive and provocative

is that assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive while provocative is serving or tending to elicit a strong, often negative sentiment in another person; exasperating.

As a noun provocative is

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As adjectives the difference between assertive and overbearing

is that assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive while overbearing is overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.

As adjectives the difference between diffident and assertive

is that diffident is (archaic): lacking confidence in others; distrustful while assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

As an adjective assertive

is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

As an adjective assertive

is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

As a verb confirm is

to strengthen; to make firm or resolute.

As adjectives the difference between assertive and driven

is that assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive while driven is obsessed; passionately motivated to achieve goals.

As a verb driven is

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Dominant is a synonym of assertive.

As adjectives the difference between assertive and dominant

is that assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive while dominant is ruling; governing; prevailing; controlling.

As a noun dominant is

the fifth major tone of a musical scale (five major steps above the note in question); thus G is the dominant of C, A of D, and so on.

As adjectives the difference between assertive and professional

is that assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive while professional is of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.

As a noun professional is

a person who belongs to a profession.

As adjectives the difference between assertive and empathetic

is that assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive while empathetic is showing empathy for others, and recognizing their feelings etc; empathic.