The difference between Assertive and Domineering

When used as adjectives, assertive means boldly self-assured, whereas domineering means overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian.


Domineering is also noun with the meaning: the act of one who domineers.

check bellow for the other definitions of Assertive and Domineering

  1. Assertive as an adjective:

    Boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive.

  1. Domineering as a verb:

  1. Domineering as an adjective:

    overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian

  1. Domineering as a noun:

    The act of one who domineers.