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Cautious vs Assertive - What's the difference?

cautious | assertive |

As adjectives the difference between cautious and assertive

is that cautious is careful; using or exercising caution; tentative while assertive is boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

cautious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • careful; using or exercising caution; tentative
    • He took a few cautious steps out the door.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * neglecting * careless

    Derived terms

    * overcautious

    assertive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive

    • Derived terms

    * assertiveness