self-assertion meaning

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self-assertion (noun): the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others.

self-assertion has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

self-assertion as a noun

  1. the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others

    Type of: boast

  2. the act of asserting yourself in an aggressive manner

    Type of: aggression

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