You can invent whatever definition you like, but no one will understand you. There have been a number of replies to my comment complaining that assertive is th

You can invent whatever definition you like, but no one will understand you. There have been a number of replies to my comment complaining that assertive is the same aggressive, but they are wrong by definition. Aggression is based on hate and anger, and assertiveness is effectively being self-confident. That's literally the definition, and you don't like it. I have no idea why without mind-reading. If someone says they are acting assertive but are being aggressive, then guess what: that person is being aggressive. You don't redefine assertive. I'm amazed at how many people want to redefine assertiveness. I have no idea why. It's like saying "up" is "down". It is literally nonsensical. Why does it threaten them so much? It is causing them to act in a totally non assertive, passive-aggressive why by whining about definitions. Perhaps some people have such low self-esteem they can't handle it when they encounter someone with confidence and point their fingers shouting "aggression!!!!"