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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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   Jul 1, 2012 · 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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   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.

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   Definitions of aggressive. adjective. 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”

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › aggressiveAggressive - definition of aggressive by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Characterized by aggression: aggressive behavior. 2. Inclined to behave in an actively hostile fashion: an aggressive regime. 3. Assertive, bold, and energetic: an aggressive sales campaign. 4. Of or relating to an investment or approach to investing that seeks above-average returns by taking above-average risks. 5.

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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishAGGRESSIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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