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as·ser·tive
(ə-sûr′tĭv)adj.
Inclined to bold or confident assertion; aggressively self-assured.
as·ser′tive·ly adv.
as·ser′tive·ness n.
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| Adv. | 1. | unassertively - in an unassertive manner; "unassertively, she always follows her husband's suggestions" |
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