self-asserting self-asserting /ˌsɛlf əˈsɜːrtɪŋ/

adjective

1. Aggressively self-assured  ( self-asserting , self-assertive , assertive )
   aggressively self-assured
    An energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue
   an energetic assertive boy who was always ready to argue
    Pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act
   pointing directly at a listener is an assertive act