nonassertive
/ˌnɑnəˈsɜːrtɪv/
adjective
- Not confident or forceful in expressing opinions, needs, or desires; tending to be passive or shy.
- The nonassertive student rarely participated in class discussions.
- His nonassertive personality made it hard for him to speak up in meetings.
- She felt too nonassertive to ask for a raise at work.
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