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Added 10 October 2026

unassertive

adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about unassertive at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Inclined to timidity or lack of self-confidence.
a shy unassertive person

Origin

From un- + assertive.

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