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   aggressive

   /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression: "he's very uncooperative and aggressive" Similar hostilebelligerentbellicoseantagonistictruculentpugnaciouscombativeviolentmachoconfrontationalquarrelsomeargumentativeinformal:badasswarmongeringwarlikewarringhawkishviolentcombativeattackingjingoisticmilitaristicflag-wavingsabre-rattlingoffensiveexpansionistinvasiveintrusiveinformal:gung-hoOpposite meekfriendlypeaceful
   • ▪ behaving or done in a determined and forceful way: "we needed more growth to pursue our aggressive acquisition strategy" Similar assertiveforcefulcompetitiveinsistentvigorousenergeticdynamicdrivingboldaudaciousenterprisinggo-aheadzealouspushinginformal:pushyin-your-facefeistyOpposite submissivediffident

   Word Origin late 17th century: from modern Latin aggressivus, from Latin aggress- ‘attacked’ (from the verb aggredi); compare with French agressif, -ive.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAGGRESSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   好斗的, 富于攻击性的, 挑衅的… agresivo, agresivo/va [masculine-feminine]…

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › aggressiveAggressive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of AGGRESSIVE is tending toward or exhibiting aggression. How to use aggressive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Aggressive.

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   Being aggressive often means being physical or showing force, but it is equally powerful as an adjective reflecting a forceful determination to get something done.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishaggressive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of aggressive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAGGRESSIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   AGGRESSIVE meaning: 1. showing anger and a willingness to attack other people: 2. determined to win or succeed and…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAGGRESSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people. Some children are much more aggressive than others. These fish are very aggressive. Aggressive behaviour is a sign of emotional distress. They'll react aggressively.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › aggressiveaggressive | meaning of aggressive in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   aggressive meaning, definition, what is aggressive: behaving in an angry threatening way, as...: Learn more.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › aggressiveAggressive Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Aggressing or inclined to aggress; starting fights or quarrels. Inclined to behave in an actively hostile fashion. An aggressive regime. Ready or willing to take issue or engage in direct action; militant. Assertive, bold, and energetic. An aggressive sales campaign. Full of enterprise and initiative; bold and active; pushing. From aggress +‎ -ive.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of aggressive – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    AGGRESSIVE definition: 1. behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person: 2. using forceful methods and…. Learn more.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › aggressive_adjaggressive, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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    What does the word aggressive mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word aggressive, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. aggressive has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. How common is the word aggressive?