self-assertive
adjective /ˌself.əˈsɜː.tɪv/
/-ˈsɝː.t̬ɪv/ Definition
› giving your opinions in a powerful way so that other people will noticeConfidence and self-assuranceShowing arrogance and conceit
(Definition of self-assertive adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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