unassertiveness

[US]/[ˌʌnəˈsɜːrtɪvnəs]/
[UK]/[ˌʌnəˈsɜːrtɪvnəs]/

Translation

n.the quality of being unassertive; lack of confidence or decisiveness; the state of being timid or passive; a reluctance to express one's opinions or feelings
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

my unassertiveness

her unassertiveness

his unassertiveness

your unassertiveness

the unassertiveness

unassertiveness is

overcome unassertiveness

unassertiveness and

from unassertiveness

unassertiveness in

Example Sentences

her unassertiveness in meetings often led to her ideas being overlooked.

he mistook her quiet unassertiveness for a lack of intelligence.

the manager's unassertiveness caused the project to drift without clear direction.

overcoming unassertiveness is a common goal in leadership training programs.

the therapist helped him understand the root causes of his chronic unassertiveness.

cultural factors often play a role in encouraging unassertiveness in children.

his unassertiveness was misinterpreted by the opposition as a sign of weakness.

she struggled with unassertiveness whenever she had to negotiate a higher salary.

there is a fine line between politeness and detrimental unassertiveness.

his natural unassertiveness made him reluctant to complain about the service.

team members compensated for the director's unassertiveness by taking more initiative.

prolonged unassertiveness can lead to feelings of resentment and frustration.

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