"underassertiveness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: under- + assertive + -ness Etymology templates: {{confix|en|under|assertive|ness}} under- + assertive + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} underassertiveness (uncountable)
  1. A tendency toward being underassertive; social timidity. Tags: uncountable

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