unassertiveness

ˌʌnəˈsɜrtɪvnəs
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Translation of unassertiveness from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

communication

lack of confidence in expressing opinions or desires
  • Her unassertiveness made it hard to voice her ideas.Haar onassertiviteit maakte het moeilijk om haar ideeën te uiten.
2.

self-promotion

Rare
reluctance to promote oneself or one's achievements
Rare
  • His unassertiveness hindered his career advancement.Zijn onassertiviteit belemmerde zijn carrièreontwikkeling.
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Synonyms and analogies of unassertiveness in English

Examples of unassertiveness in a sentence

  • Unassertiveness can hinder career growth.
  • Her unassertiveness made her opinions go unheard.
  • Unassertiveness can lead to missed opportunities.

Translations of "unassertiveness" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
onzekerheidnf.

She sought help to manage her unassertiveness in social settings.

Ze zocht hulp om met haar onzekerheid in sociale situaties om te leren gaan.

Teachers noticed the student's unassertiveness during classroom discussions.

Docenten merkten de onzekerheid van de leerling op tijdens klassengesprekken.

gebrek aan assertiviteit

Her unassertiveness was mistaken for lack of interest or knowledge.

Haar gebrek aan assertiviteit werd aangezien voor desinteresse of onkunde.

His unassertiveness was evident when he avoided expressing his opinions openly.

Zijn gebrek aan assertiviteit bleek toen hij zijn mening niet openlijk durfde te uiten.

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unassertiveness: Examples and translations in context

Overcoming unassertiveness is key to effective communication and leadership.

Het overwinnen van onzekerheid is cruciaal voor effectieve communicatie en goed leiderschap.

Due to his unassertiveness, he rarely voiced his true feelings at home.

Door zijn onzekerheid liet hij thuis zelden zijn echte gevoelens horen.

His unassertiveness in meetings often left his ideas unnoticed by others.

Zijn onzekerheid in vergaderingen zorgde er vaak voor dat zijn ideeën aan anderen voorbijgingen.

Her unassertiveness prevented her from asking for a deserved promotion.

Haar gebrek aan assertiviteit weerhield haar ervan om om een welverdiende promotie te vragen.

Unassertiveness can be overcome by practicing clear and confident speech.

Onzekerheid kun je overwinnen door helder en met zelfvertrouwen te leren spreken.

Unassertiveness can make it difficult to stand up for your own rights.

Onzekerheid kan het moeilijk maken om voor je eigen rechten op te komen.

Unassertiveness often results in missed opportunities for personal growth.

Onzekerheid leidt vaak tot gemiste kansen voor persoonlijke groei.

Unassertiveness sometimes causes misunderstandings because others may overlook your needs.

Onzekerheid zorgt er soms voor dat anderen je behoeften over het hoofd zien, wat tot misverstanden kan leiden.

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