assertiveness
noun [ U ] uk/əˈsɜː.tɪv.nəs/ us/əˈsɝː.t̬ɪv.nəs/
果断
the quality of being confident and not frightened to say what you want or believe
He spoke with confidence and assertiveness. 他说话时充满自信和果断。
As the first woman to head the institute, she quickly gained a reputation for assertiveness. 作为该校的第一位女院长，她很快就赢得了办事果断的名声。
See: assertive
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- There is a new assertiveness among older people.
- She was appreciated for her quick mind and assertiveness and for being a key part of the team.
- People sometimes confuse assertiveness with aggressiveness and hostility.