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    aggressiveness
    /əˈɡrɛsɪvnɪs/

    noun

    • 1. hostile or violent behaviour: "recent research has linked violent video games to increased aggressiveness in youths"

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

    the quality of being likely to attack other people or animals, or to behave in a violent or angry way towards them: There were concerns about the child's disruptiveness and aggressiveness. These dogs are bred for aggressiveness. Fewer examples. An animal's inherited temperament includes traits such as obedience, playfulness, and aggressiveness.

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

    1. a. : tending toward or exhibiting aggression. aggressive behavior. b. : marked by combative readiness. an aggressive fighter. 2. a. : marked by obtrusive energy and self-assertiveness. a rude, aggressive personality. b. : marked by driving forceful energy or initiative : enterprising. an aggressive salesman. 3.

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

    uk / əˈɡres.ɪv / us / əˈɡres.ɪv / aggressive adjective (ANGRY) Add to word list. B2. showing anger and a willingness to attack other people: The stereotype is that men tend to be more aggressive than women. If I criticize him, he gets aggressive and starts shouting. Aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated in the classroom.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › aggressivenessaggressiveness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAGGRESSIVENESS definition and meaning | Collins English...

    4 meanings: 1. the quality or state of being forceful, hostile, or attacking 2. a strong determination to achieve success 1..... Click for more definitions.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionaggressive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › aggressivenessAggressiveness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of aggressiveness. noun. a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack. synonyms: aggression. see more. noun. a natural disposition to be hostile. synonyms: belligerence, pugnacity. see more.