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- DictionaryAg·gres·sive/əˈɡresiv/
adjective
- 1. ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression: "he's very uncooperative and aggressive"
The meaning of AGGRESSIVE is tending toward or exhibiting aggression. How to use aggressive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Aggressive.
Synonyms for AGGRESSIVE: ambitious, fierce, militant, assertive, vigorous, adventurous, in-your-face, energetic; Antonyms of AGGRESSIVE: unaggressive, low-pressure, unassertive, unambitious, easygoing, relaxed, docile, nonassertive.
AGGRESSIVE definition: 1. showing anger and a willingness to attack other people: 2. determined to win or succeed and…. Learn more.
characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country. Synonyms: militant, pugnacious. Antonyms: friendly.
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.
1. : a forceful action or procedure (such as an unprovoked attack) especially when intended to dominate or master. 2. : the practice of making attacks or encroachments. especially : unprovoked violation by one country of the territorial integrity of another. warned that any act of aggression could start a war. 3.
adjective. These are words and phrases related to aggressive. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of aggressive. Aggressive nations must turn to peace. Dogs can become aggressive if provoked. Synonyms. hostile. belligerent.
Definition of aggressive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
adj. 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.
