Aggressive: meaning, definitions and examples

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aggressive

[ əˈɡrɛsɪv ]

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behavior

ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.

Synonyms

assertive, combative, hostile

Examples of usage

He is known for his aggressive behavior on the field.
The aggressive dog barked loudly at the stranger.
She adopted an aggressive stance during the negotiation.

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treatment

pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so.

Synonyms

forceful, intense, pushy

Examples of usage

The aggressive sales tactics of the company led to many complaints.
She took aggressive measures to increase her business.

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growth

fast-growing and tending to spread quickly and harmfully.

Synonyms

invasive, rapid, spreading

Examples of usage

The aggressive nature of the virus led to a rapid spread.
Aggressive weeds invaded the garden and choked the plants.

Translations

Translations of the word "aggressive" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agressivo

🇮🇳 आक्रामक

🇩🇪 aggressiv

🇮🇩 agresif

🇺🇦 агресивний

🇵🇱 agresywny

🇯🇵 攻撃的 (こうげきてき)

🇫🇷 agressif

🇪🇸 agresivo

🇹🇷 agresif

🇰🇷 공격적인 (gong-gyeogjeog-in)

🇸🇦 عدواني

🇨🇿 agresivní

🇸🇰 agresívny

🇨🇳 侵略性的 (qīnlüè xìng de)

🇸🇮 agresiven

🇮🇸 árásargjarn

🇰🇿 агрессивті

🇬🇪 აგრესიული

🇦🇿 aqressiv

🇲🇽 agresivo

Word origin

The word 'aggressive' originates from the Latin word 'aggress-,' meaning 'attacked,' which is derived from the verb 'agredi,' meaning 'to attack.' Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to assertiveness and forceful behavior. The concept of aggression has been studied in psychology, biology, and sociology to understand its impact on human and animal behavior.