is similar to
not aggressively self-assured, though not necessarily lacking in confidence
"she was quiet and nonassertive as she took control"
is similar to
reluctant to draw attention to yourself
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not aggressive; not given to fighting or assertiveness
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showing fear and lack of confidence
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inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
"submissive servants"; "a submissive reply"; "replacing troublemakers with more submissive people"