Aggressiveness: meaning, definitions and examples

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aggressiveness

 

[ əˌɡrɛsɪvˈnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

behavior

The quality of being aggressive; readiness or disposition to attack or confront.

Synonyms

belligerence, combativeness, hostility

Examples of usage

  • She was taken aback by the aggressiveness of his tone.
  • His aggressiveness on the field earned him a reputation as a fierce competitor.
Context #2 | Noun

personality trait

The tendency to be overly forceful or pushy in achieving one's goals.

Synonyms

assertiveness, determination, drive

Examples of usage

  • Her aggressiveness in negotiations often led to successful deals.
  • His aggressiveness in pursuing his career sometimes alienated his colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "aggressiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agressividade

🇮🇳 आक्रामकता

🇩🇪 Aggressivität

🇮🇩 agresivitas

🇺🇦 агресивність

🇵🇱 agresywność

🇯🇵 攻撃性 (こうげきせい)

🇫🇷 agressivité

🇪🇸 agresividad

🇹🇷 saldırganlık

🇰🇷 공격성 (gong-gyeogseong)

🇸🇦 عدوانية

🇨🇿 agresivita

🇸🇰 agresivita

🇨🇳 攻击性 (gōngjī xìng)

🇸🇮 agresivnost

🇮🇸 árásargirni

🇰🇿 агрессивтілік

🇬🇪 აგრესიულობა

🇦🇿 aqressivlik

🇲🇽 agresividad

Etymology

The word 'aggressiveness' originated from the Latin word 'aggress-' which means 'to attack'. The term evolved over time to describe the quality of being aggressive or assertive. Aggressiveness can be seen as a trait that can be both beneficial and detrimental depending on the context in which it is displayed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,393, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.