aggressive

[əˈɡrɛsɪv]

aggressive Definition

  • 1ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression
  • 2pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so

Using aggressive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aggressive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dog became aggressive when it saw a stranger approaching.

  • Example

    He has an aggressive personality and always wants to be in control.

  • Example

    The company took an aggressive approach to marketing its new product.

  • Example

    The government's aggressive policies have been criticized by many.

aggressive Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with aggressive

  • passive-aggressive

    of or denoting a type of behavior or personality characterized by indirect resistance to the demands of others and an avoidance of direct confrontation

    Example

    She was being passive-aggressive when she said she was 'fine' but clearly wasn't.

  • driving in a way that is likely to endanger other people or property

    Example

    Aggressive driving can lead to accidents and injuries.

  • a business strategy in which a company aggressively expands its operations, often by acquiring other companies or entering new markets

    Example

    The company's aggressive expansion into new markets has led to its success.

Origins of aggressive

from Latin 'aggress-' meaning 'attacked', from the verb 'agredi'

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Summary: aggressive in Brief

'Aggressive' [əˈɡrɛsɪv] describes someone or something that is ready or likely to attack or confront. It can also refer to pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so. Examples include 'The dog became aggressive when it saw a stranger approaching' and 'The company took an aggressive approach to marketing its new product.' 'Aggressive' extends into phrases like 'passive-aggressive,' and 'aggressive expansion,' referring to indirect resistance and business strategies, respectively.

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