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

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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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   Aggressive definition: characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing. See examples of AGGRESSIVE used in a sentence.

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   characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight. “ aggressive acts against another country” synonyms: belligerent. hostile. characterized by enmity or ill will. adjective. having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends. “an aggressive businessman” “an aggressive basketball player” “he was aggressive and imperious”

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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.

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   1. characterized by or tending toward aggression. 2. vigorously energetic, esp. in the use of initiative and forcefulness; boldly assertive: an aggressive salesperson. 3. (of an investment) emphasizing maximum growth over assured income.

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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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAGGRESSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   AGGRESSION definition: 1. spoken or physical behaviour that is threatening or involves harm to someone or something: 2…. Learn more.

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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.

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    The meaning of AGGRESSION is a forceful action or procedure (such as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master. How to use aggression in a sentence.