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Term: unassertiveness

Description:

Unassertiveness refers to the characteristic of being hesitant or lacking confidence in expressing one's needs, opinions, or desires, often resulting in submissiveness or avoiding conflict.

Usage Examples:

Noun:

Her unassertiveness often led to her being taken advantage of by others.

His unassertiveness at work prevented him from voicing his concerns and ideas in meetings.

Adjective:

She displayed unassertiveness during the negotiation, allowing the other party to dictate the terms.

His unassertiveness nature made him overlook his own needs in order to please others.

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