assertive utterances
[/əˈsɜːrtɪv ˈʌtərənsɪz/]
nounpl: assertive utterances
enunciados assertivos
1. Statements or spoken expressions that declare something as true or factual with confidence and directness, typically in speech acts that commit the speaker to the truth of a proposition
His assertive utterances during the meeting left no doubt about his position on the matter.
Seus enunciados assertivos durante a reunião não deixaram dúvida sobre sua posição no assunto.
2. In linguistics and pragmatics, utterances that function as assertions, making claims about the world that can be evaluated as true or false
The professor analyzed the assertive utterances in the legal document to understand the speaker's intentions.
A professora analisou os enunciados assertivos no documento jurídico para compreender as intenções do falante.
3. Confident and direct statements made without hesitation, expressing conviction or firm belief
Her assertive utterances commanded respect from everyone in the room.
Seus enunciados assertivos conquistaram o respeito de todos na sala.
In both Brazilian and American business communication, assertive utterances are valued as a sign of confidence and leadership, though cultural expectations for directness vary. Brazilian communication tends to be more contextual and relationship-focused, while American business culture typically rewards direct, assertive statements. In academic and linguistic fields across both regions, this term is used specifically in discourse analysis and pragmatics research.
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