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What is a single word for a person who never talks with anyone in commanding manner in any situation?

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  Do you want a noun or an adjective? Is it absolutely never or just usually? Can you give a sentence where the word would go? Any other nuances that might help?
  – Mitch
  Aug 22 at 16:49
  

  
  
  
  


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  I prefer an adjective. Absolutely never. While explaining the quality of a person.
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  Are you a native speaker? Do you know there is such a word but just can't come up with it immediately? Are you non-native and have such a word in your native language?
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What is a single word for a person who never talks with anyone in commanding manner in any situation?

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  Do you want a noun or an adjective? Is it absolutely never or just usually? Can you give a sentence where the word would go? Any other nuances that might help?
  – Mitch
  Aug 22 at 16:49
  

  
  
  
  


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  I prefer an adjective. Absolutely never. While explaining the quality of a person.
  – hanugm
  Aug 22 at 16:51
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  What did a thesaurus show you already that is nearby but just not right?
  – Mitch
  Aug 22 at 16:58
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
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  Soft-spoken......
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  Aug 22 at 17:22
  

  
  
  
  


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  Are you a native speaker? Do you know there is such a word but just can't come up with it immediately? Are you non-native and have such a word in your native language?
  – Mitch
  Aug 22 at 17:52
  
  

  
  
  
  

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  Do you want a noun or an adjective? Is it absolutely never or just usually? Can you give a sentence where the word would go? Any other nuances that might help?
  – Mitch
  Aug 22 at 16:49
  

  
  
  
  


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  I prefer an adjective. Absolutely never. While explaining the quality of a person.
  – hanugm
  Aug 22 at 16:51
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  What did a thesaurus show you already that is nearby but just not right?
  – Mitch
  Aug 22 at 16:58
  

  
  
  
  


• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Soft-spoken......
  – hanugm
  Aug 22 at 17:22
  

  
  
  
  


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  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Are you a native speaker? Do you know there is such a word but just can't come up with it immediately? Are you non-native and have such a word in your native language?
  – Mitch
  Aug 22 at 17:52
  
  

  
  
  
  

1

1

Do you want a noun or an adjective? Is it absolutely never or just usually? Can you give a sentence where the word would go? Any other nuances that might help?
– Mitch
Aug 22 at 16:49

Do you want a noun or an adjective? Is it absolutely never or just usually? Can you give a sentence where the word would go? Any other nuances that might help?
– Mitch
Aug 22 at 16:49

I prefer an adjective. Absolutely never. While explaining the quality of a person.
– hanugm
Aug 22 at 16:51

I prefer an adjective. Absolutely never. While explaining the quality of a person.
– hanugm
Aug 22 at 16:51

What did a thesaurus show you already that is nearby but just not right?
– Mitch
Aug 22 at 16:58

What did a thesaurus show you already that is nearby but just not right?
– Mitch
Aug 22 at 16:58

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Soft-spoken......
– hanugm
Aug 22 at 17:22

Soft-spoken......
– hanugm
Aug 22 at 17:22

1

1

Are you a native speaker? Do you know there is such a word but just can't come up with it immediately? Are you non-native and have such a word in your native language?
– Mitch
Aug 22 at 17:52

Are you a native speaker? Do you know there is such a word but just can't come up with it immediately? Are you non-native and have such a word in your native language?
– Mitch
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Unassertive

It means not assertive, where assertive is defined as:

disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior

• an assertive leader

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Humble (adjective) _{Oxford Dictionaries}

Meaning: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance

Usage: "Ever since he lost the election for Taipei mayor, he has been humble and self-restrained, quiet and modest, to the surprise of many."

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A nice rare word is obsequent, and it is defined with a list of synonyms:

Compliant, yielding, obedient; deferential, servile.
_{Oxford Living Dictionaries}

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reticent OED

a. Reluctant or disinclined to speak out or express personal thoughts and feelings freely; reserved in speech; given to silence or concealment.

As in:

A reserved and reticent person, she nonetheless could deliver a good
speech.

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It can depend on what connotation you want and to what effect, but you can try any of the following terms:

• unassertive


• mealy-mouthed


• soft-spoken


• resigned


• 
  acquiescent


• easygoing


• chill

If you're looking for nouns, you might try:

• a pushover
  


• a softy
  


• a fatalist
  


• a sub (i.e., a submissive person, as opposed to a "dom," meaning a dominant person)


• a beta

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If you want a more positive definition, you might like mild-mannered.

adjective, mild·er, mild·est.

amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
characterized by or showing such gentleness, as manners or speech: a mild voice.

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Unassertive

It means not assertive, where assertive is defined as:

disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior

• an assertive leader

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Unassertive

It means not assertive, where assertive is defined as:

disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior

• an assertive leader

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answered Aug 22 at 16:31

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Unassertive

It means not assertive, where assertive is defined as:

disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior

• an assertive leader

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answered Aug 22 at 16:31

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Unassertive

It means not assertive, where assertive is defined as:

disposed to or characterized by bold or confident statements and behavior

• an assertive leader

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answered Aug 22 at 16:31

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Humble (adjective) _{Oxford Dictionaries}

Meaning: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance

Usage: "Ever since he lost the election for Taipei mayor, he has been humble and self-restrained, quiet and modest, to the surprise of many."

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Humble (adjective) _{Oxford Dictionaries}

Meaning: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance

Usage: "Ever since he lost the election for Taipei mayor, he has been humble and self-restrained, quiet and modest, to the surprise of many."

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Humble (adjective) _{Oxford Dictionaries}

Meaning: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance

Usage: "Ever since he lost the election for Taipei mayor, he has been humble and self-restrained, quiet and modest, to the surprise of many."

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answered Aug 22 at 17:36

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Humble (adjective) _{Oxford Dictionaries}

Meaning: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance

Usage: "Ever since he lost the election for Taipei mayor, he has been humble and self-restrained, quiet and modest, to the surprise of many."

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answered Aug 22 at 17:36

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A nice rare word is obsequent, and it is defined with a list of synonyms:

Compliant, yielding, obedient; deferential, servile.
_{Oxford Living Dictionaries}

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answered Aug 22 at 20:26

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A nice rare word is obsequent, and it is defined with a list of synonyms:

Compliant, yielding, obedient; deferential, servile.
_{Oxford Living Dictionaries}

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answered Aug 22 at 20:26

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up vote
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A nice rare word is obsequent, and it is defined with a list of synonyms:

Compliant, yielding, obedient; deferential, servile.
_{Oxford Living Dictionaries}

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answered Aug 22 at 20:26

jxh

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A nice rare word is obsequent, and it is defined with a list of synonyms:

Compliant, yielding, obedient; deferential, servile.
_{Oxford Living Dictionaries}

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answered Aug 22 at 20:26

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reticent OED

a. Reluctant or disinclined to speak out or express personal thoughts and feelings freely; reserved in speech; given to silence or concealment.

As in:

A reserved and reticent person, she nonetheless could deliver a good
speech.

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reticent OED

a. Reluctant or disinclined to speak out or express personal thoughts and feelings freely; reserved in speech; given to silence or concealment.

As in:

A reserved and reticent person, she nonetheless could deliver a good
speech.

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reticent OED

a. Reluctant or disinclined to speak out or express personal thoughts and feelings freely; reserved in speech; given to silence or concealment.

As in:

A reserved and reticent person, she nonetheless could deliver a good
speech.

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reticent OED

a. Reluctant or disinclined to speak out or express personal thoughts and feelings freely; reserved in speech; given to silence or concealment.

As in:

A reserved and reticent person, she nonetheless could deliver a good
speech.

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answered Aug 22 at 20:41

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answered Aug 22 at 20:41

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answered Aug 22 at 20:41

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It can depend on what connotation you want and to what effect, but you can try any of the following terms:

• unassertive


• mealy-mouthed


• soft-spoken


• resigned


• 
  acquiescent


• easygoing


• chill

If you're looking for nouns, you might try:

• a pushover
  


• a softy
  


• a fatalist
  


• a sub (i.e., a submissive person, as opposed to a "dom," meaning a dominant person)


• a beta

share|improve this answer

edited Aug 22 at 17:03

answered Aug 22 at 16:34

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  Although "beta" fits, I'd avoid "beta" because it's potentially offensive (it's often used to insult men who are not sufficiently gender conforming in the eyes of the user).
  – Keith M
  Aug 22 at 21:51
  
  

  
  
  
  

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up vote
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It can depend on what connotation you want and to what effect, but you can try any of the following terms:

• unassertive


• mealy-mouthed


• soft-spoken


• resigned


• 
  acquiescent


• easygoing


• chill

If you're looking for nouns, you might try:

• a pushover
  


• a softy
  


• a fatalist
  


• a sub (i.e., a submissive person, as opposed to a "dom," meaning a dominant person)


• a beta

share|improve this answer

edited Aug 22 at 17:03

answered Aug 22 at 16:34

Billy

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• 
  
  
  

  
  1
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  Although "beta" fits, I'd avoid "beta" because it's potentially offensive (it's often used to insult men who are not sufficiently gender conforming in the eyes of the user).
  – Keith M
  Aug 22 at 21:51
  
  

  
  
  
  

add a comment | 

up vote
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down vote

up vote
2
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It can depend on what connotation you want and to what effect, but you can try any of the following terms:

• unassertive


• mealy-mouthed


• soft-spoken


• resigned


• 
  acquiescent


• easygoing


• chill

If you're looking for nouns, you might try:

• a pushover
  


• a softy
  


• a fatalist
  


• a sub (i.e., a submissive person, as opposed to a "dom," meaning a dominant person)


• a beta

share|improve this answer

edited Aug 22 at 17:03

answered Aug 22 at 16:34

Billy

1,48015

It can depend on what connotation you want and to what effect, but you can try any of the following terms:

• unassertive


• mealy-mouthed


• soft-spoken


• resigned


• 
  acquiescent


• easygoing


• chill

If you're looking for nouns, you might try:

• a pushover
  


• a softy
  


• a fatalist
  


• a sub (i.e., a submissive person, as opposed to a "dom," meaning a dominant person)


• a beta

share|improve this answer

edited Aug 22 at 17:03

answered Aug 22 at 16:34

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answered Aug 22 at 16:34

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  Although "beta" fits, I'd avoid "beta" because it's potentially offensive (it's often used to insult men who are not sufficiently gender conforming in the eyes of the user).
  – Keith M
  Aug 22 at 21:51
  
  

  
  
  
  

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  Although "beta" fits, I'd avoid "beta" because it's potentially offensive (it's often used to insult men who are not sufficiently gender conforming in the eyes of the user).
  – Keith M
  Aug 22 at 21:51
  
  

  
  
  
  

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Although "beta" fits, I'd avoid "beta" because it's potentially offensive (it's often used to insult men who are not sufficiently gender conforming in the eyes of the user).
– Keith M
Aug 22 at 21:51

Although "beta" fits, I'd avoid "beta" because it's potentially offensive (it's often used to insult men who are not sufficiently gender conforming in the eyes of the user).
– Keith M
Aug 22 at 21:51

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If you want a more positive definition, you might like mild-mannered.

adjective, mild·er, mild·est.

amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
characterized by or showing such gentleness, as manners or speech: a mild voice.

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If you want a more positive definition, you might like mild-mannered.

adjective, mild·er, mild·est.

amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
characterized by or showing such gentleness, as manners or speech: a mild voice.

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answered Aug 23 at 14:09

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up vote
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up vote
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If you want a more positive definition, you might like mild-mannered.

adjective, mild·er, mild·est.

amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
characterized by or showing such gentleness, as manners or speech: a mild voice.

share|improve this answer

answered Aug 23 at 14:09

S Conroy

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If you want a more positive definition, you might like mild-mannered.

adjective, mild·er, mild·est.

amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
characterized by or showing such gentleness, as manners or speech: a mild voice.

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answered Aug 23 at 14:09

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answered Aug 23 at 14:09

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answered Aug 23 at 14:09

S Conroy

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answered Aug 23 at 14:09

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