Definitions and Examples of dominant, assertive, outgoing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Exercising control or influence over others; prevailing or most important.
Example
In a pack of wolves, the alpha male is the dominant one who leads the group.
Confidently expressing one's opinions or desires without being aggressive or rude.
Example
She was assertive in her negotiations, stating her terms clearly but respectfully.
Friendly and sociable; enjoying the company of others.
Example
He was an outgoing person who loved to meet new people and make friends.
Key Differences: dominant vs assertive vs outgoing
- 1Dominant implies having control or influence over others, while recessive implies a lack of dominance or influence.
- 2Assertive implies confidently expressing one's opinions or desires, while recessive implies a lack of assertiveness or confidence.
- 3Outgoing implies being friendly and sociable, while recessive implies a lack of sociability or shyness.
Effective Usage of dominant, assertive, outgoing
- 1Science: Use recessive and dominant to describe genetic traits and inheritance patterns.
- 2Psychology: Use recessive and assertive to describe personality traits and behavior patterns.
- 3Socializing: Use outgoing to describe someone who is friendly and sociable, and recessive to describe someone who is shy or introverted.
Remember this!
The antonyms of recessive are dominant, assertive, and outgoing. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of recessive, which implies a lack of dominance or assertiveness. Use these words to describe genetic traits, personality traits, behavior patterns, and socializing styles.
