Unassertive (Adjective)
Meaning
Inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence; "a shy unassertive person".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She avoided social gatherings because of her unassertive nature and fear of rejection.
- His unassertive personality made it difficult for him to express his opinions in meetings.
- The unassertive child was often overlooked by her teachers in class discussions.
- Lack of experience and an unassertive demeanor made her unlikely to land the promotion.
- The unassertive manager struggled to delegate tasks and assert authority over her team.