assertive voice
[/əˈsɜːrtɪv vɔɪs/]
nounpl: assertive voices
voz assertiva
1. A communication style characterized by direct, confident, and respectful expression of one's thoughts, feelings, and needs while respecting others' rights
She used her assertive voice to clearly state her position in the meeting without being aggressive.
Ela usou sua voz assertiva para declarar claramente sua posição na reunião sem ser agressiva.
2. The ability to speak up for oneself in a calm and firm manner, neither passively accepting mistreatment nor aggressively dominating others
Learning to develop an assertive voice helped him set healthy boundaries with his family.
Aprender a desenvolver uma voz assertiva o ajudou a estabelecer limites saudáveis com sua família.
3. In linguistics, a grammatical mood or voice that emphasizes affirmation or strong statement of fact
The assertive voice in English is used to make definitive statements.
A voz assertiva em inglês é usada para fazer afirmações definitivas.
Assertive voice is highly valued in North American business culture as a sign of confidence and professional maturity. In Brazilian culture, while increasingly recognized in corporate and psychological contexts, it may sometimes be tempered by cultural values emphasizing harmony and relationship-building. The concept has gained prominence in both countries through self-help literature and professional development training.
NYC Slang
straight-up talk, no-nonsense approach, speaking your mind
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