Vocabulary
Assertive
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
having or showing a confident and forceful personality.
Urdu meaning
خوداعتماد، دعویٰ سے کہنے والا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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A poorer population with weak bargaining power and limited mobility is easier to manage than a prosperous, politically assertive middle class.
Dawn Editorials —
The missing take-off
— 2026-04-04
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However, evolving dynamics in West Asia, particularly Iran`s assertive posture, have placed the country under renewed scrutiny.
Dawn Editorials —
Assessing Pakistan`s trust
— 2026-03-23
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But first, the OIC should be more assertive by strongly condemning the aggression against Iran and demanding guarantees that the US and Israel will not indulge in further aggression.
Dawn Editorials —
Missing in action
— 2026-03-17
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Beijing is eager to expand its footprint in the region, while Dhaka is showing defiance against Delhi`s assertive policies and domestic interference.
Dawn Editorials —
Multipolar South Asia
— 2026-01-16
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Similarly, Islamabad is trying to embolden Dhaka as an assertive power within the South Asian region.
Dawn Editorials —
Multipolar South Asia
— 2026-01-16
Synonyms
confident, forceful, self-confident, positive, bold, decisive, assured, self-assured
Curator example
“the job may call for assertive behaviour”
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