assertively

/əˈsɜːtɪvli/ (bre, ipa) · [əsˈɚtɪvli] /əˈsɜːrtɪvli/ (ame, ipa) · [əsˈɚtɪvli] /ə-ˈsər-tiv-lē,  a-/ (ame, mw)

assertively — adverb

1. in a direct, confident way that makes your wishes, views, or limits clear to oth

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a direct, confident way that makes your wishes, views, or limits clear to other people.

例句

Esme assertively told the landlord the broken heater needed fixing today.

assertively + tell someone what must happen

At the meeting, Esteban assertively asked for another week to finish the report.

assertively + ask for more time

同義詞
  • confidently

    broader; can describe self-assurance without the idea of pushing back or setting limits

  • firmly

    stresses not changing your position once it is stated

  • forcefully

    stronger and more pressuring; it can sound more aggressive

  • directly

    focuses on plainness of expression more than personal confidence

反義詞
  • timidly

    shows lack of confidence when speaking or acting

  • hesitantly

    shows uncertainty or lack of readiness to state a position clearly

  • passively

    suggests not trying to influence the situation at all

文法句型

assertively + say

assertively + ask for + noun

assertively + refuse + noun

assertively + remind + that-clause

用法筆記

Most often used with verbs of speaking, asking, refusing, or setting boundaries. Compare confidently, which is broader and can describe ability or mood, while assertively specifically suggests standing up for your position when another person may resist or disagree.

常見錯誤

❌Esme assertively that the fee was unfair.
✅Esme said assertively that the fee was unfair.
💡'assertively' must modify a full verb such as say, ask, or reply.
❌His assertively email changed their minds.
✅His assertive email changed their minds.
💡use the adjective 'assertive' before a noun, not the adverb 'assertively'.