Adjective
candid
IPA /ˈkændɪd/
Honest and direct about what you think or feel, including things that may be awkward to say or hear.
See example sentence: candid
We had a candid conversation about sharing the household chores.
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Adjective
assertive
IPA /əˈsɜːtɪv/
Confident and direct when expressing your needs, opinions or rights, so that other people understand what you want.
See example sentence: assertive
She was assertive about needing some quiet time after work.
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