nonassertive

Although otherwise accomplished individuals, Steinbrenner's victims were submissive and nonassertive.

Roger I. Abrams: Steinbrenner Was a Bully 2010

If he were to win the Presidency and essentially be as nonassertive and bland as his campaign (which I think his platform portends) everyone whose hopes were raised by his candidacy will be completely disheartened.

Obama: Hope And Change Are "The Causes Of My Life" 2009

Belinda, a bright and attractive young woman employed at a small advertising firm, presented for therapy with a rather unusual complaint: Her bosses had rated her “nonassertive” on a performance evaluation and, out of “concern for her emotional well-being,” had recommended that she seek psychotherapy.

Why is it Always About You? Sandy Hotchkiss 2002

Belinda, a bright and attractive young woman employed at a small advertising firm, presented for therapy with a rather unusual complaint: Her bosses had rated her “nonassertive” on a performance evaluation and, out of “concern for her emotional well-being,” had recommended that she seek psychotherapy.

Why is it Always About You? Sandy Hotchkiss 2002

At a beginning level trainees are encouraged to use the personal pronoun “I” in stating a request or denial, rather than the impersonal phrasings typically employed by the nonassertive person.

Planned Short-Term Treatment RICHARD A. WELLS 1994

Clients are instructed to observe and record in a notebook the assertive, nonassertive, and aggressive actions they encounter among their friends and associates.

Planned Short-Term Treatment RICHARD A. WELLS 1994

This case illustrates how the development of an individualized hierarchy for each client guards against a common clinical error in working with the nonassertive.

Planned Short-Term Treatment RICHARD A. WELLS 1994

He regarded Schlegel as one of those young, nonaggressive, nonassertive women who was living a life of obscurity, who had survived by embracing a belief that the key to coping lay in not being visible.

The Piano Teacher Robert K. Tanenbaum 1987

You are currently handling the situation in a nonassertive manner.

Control Your Depression Peter M. Lewinsohn 1986

A 0 rating indicates a totally unsatisfactory performance you were completely uncomfortable, or you were com pletely nonassertive.

Control Your Depression Peter M. Lewinsohn 1986