Noun: self-assertion ,self -u'sur-shun
- The act of asserting yourself in an aggressive manner
"His self-assertion during the debate impressed the audience"
- The act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others
"His constant self-assertion made him unpopular among his peers"
Derived forms: self-assertions
Type of: aggression, aggressiveness, boast, boasting, jactitation, self-praise, skite [Austral, NZ, informal]