Aggressive: meaning, definitions and examples
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aggressive
[ əˈɡrɛsɪv ]
behavior
ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.
Synonyms
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.
treatment
pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The aggressive sales tactics of the company led to many complaints.
- She took aggressive measures to increase her business.
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.