aggressive

adjective

ag·gres·sive ə-ˈgre-siv How to pronounce aggressive (audio)

: tending toward or exhibiting aggression

aggressive behavior

: marked by combative readiness

an aggressive fighter

: marked by obtrusive energy and self-assertiveness

a rude, aggressive personality

: marked by driving forceful energy or initiative : enterprising

an aggressive salesman

: strong or emphatic in effect or intent

aggressive colors

aggressive flavors

: growing, developing, or spreading rapidly

aggressive bone tumors

: more severe, intensive, or comprehensive than usual especially in dosage or extent

aggressive chemotherapy

aggressively adverb

aggressiveness noun

aggressivity

ˌa-ˌgre-ˈsi-və-tē How to pronounce aggressive (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

He started to get aggressive and began to shout. an aggressive lawyer whose tactics have made people angry The team plays a very aggressive style of defense. The company took aggressive steps to prevent illegal use of their equipment. The publisher has been very aggressive in promoting the book. The city began an aggressive campaign to encourage recycling. an aggressive form of cancer See More

Recent Examples on the Web Google has one of Big Tech’s most aggressive sustainability plans.

Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 In recent years, the most aggressive state-level initiatives have been crafted by conservative statehouses, often in ways that conflict with popular sentiment.

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The legislation is among the nation’s most aggressive, banning new fossil fuel power plants and requiring existing generators to begin cleaning up their electricity almost immediately.

oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive types of brain cancer known to man.

Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 5 Sep. 2022 But the Commission's draft regulation would go beyond even the most aggressive aims of the US right-to-repair movement.

Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 2 Sep. 2022 Her probe has grown to become the most aggressive state-level investigation into efforts by Mr. Trump and his allies to reverse the November 2020 results.

Jan Wolfe, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Historically, ultralow-fare airlines have been the most aggressive with luggage fees.

Christopher Elliott, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican facing a re-election challenge from Democrat Stacey Abrams, has been among the most aggressive tax-cutters.

CBS News, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

aggressive

adjective

as in ambitious

having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal if you don't take a more aggressive approach to this yard pretty soon, the weeds are going to take over completely

Synonyms & Similar Words

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ambitious
fierce
assertive
militant
vigorous
adventurous
energetic
pushy
confident
daring
in-your-face
enterprising
belligerent
pugnacious
self-assertive
combative
dynamic
bellicose
bold
high-pressure
warlike
determined
go-getting
domineering
self-asserting
truculent
contentious
hyperaggressive
emphatic
argumentative
hustling
unapologetic
strenuous
quarrelsome
dominating
obtrusive
impudent
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feisty
insolent
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gutsy
emboldened
disputatious
trigger-happy
cocky
overconfident
bumptious
brassy
gladiatorial
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cheeky
venturous
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gung ho
scrappy
presumptuous
bare-knuckled
forward
imperious
bare-knuckles
cocksure
unsubdued
magisterial
bare-knuckle
lordly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unaggressive
unassertive
unambitious
easygoing
docile
relaxed
nonassertive
deferential
compliant
amenable
passive
submissive
acquiescent
timid
tractable
mild
ambitionless
yielding
subdued
unenterprising
modest
quiet
shrinking
shy
meek
unobtrusive
bashful
low-pressure
humble
resigned
laid-back
diffident
reserved
demure
grovelling
obsequious
mousy
lowly
retiring
slavish
subservient
mousey
servile
cringing
cowering
groveling
overmodest

as in militant

feeling or displaying eagerness to fight a kindergarten teacher who discourages aggressive behavior, like pushing, by rewarding those children who wait their turn

Synonyms & Similar Words

militant
hostile
assaultive
contentious
confrontational
belligerent
pugnacious
irritable
combative
bellicose
ugly
warlike
feisty
fierce
acidic
vicious
truculent
agonistic
savage
argumentative
scrappy
quarrelsome
rude
chippy
disputatious
antagonistic
fighting
gladiatorial
brawly
discordant
cross
petulant
irascible
ornery
disagreeable
snappish
surly
warring
peevish
battling
on the warpath
hot-tempered
testy
waspish
grouchy
fretful
grumpy
touchy
bristly
querulous
bilious
choleric
fractious
huffy
ill-tempered
stroppy
crabby
dyspeptic
ill-humored
bearish
prickly
cranky
ill-natured
pettish
snappy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

nonaggressive
peaceful
peaceable
nonbelligerent
pacific
friendly
pleasant
unwarlike
benevolent
conciliatory
amiable
easygoing
gracious
affable
amicable
sociable
uncontentious
complaisant
unbelligerent
cordial
ingratiating
antimilitarist
quiet
uncombative
calm
mild
kindhearted
gentle
obliging
genial
serene
benign
relaxed
tranquil
good-natured
anti-imperialist
good-tempered
kindly

as in violent

marked by or uttered with forcefulness the team's game strategy depends on a very aggressive style of defense

Synonyms & Similar Words

violent
vigorous
emphatic
forceful
dynamic
assertive
energetic
insistent
vehement
muscular
strenuous
compelling
clear
striking
pointed
marked
full-blooded
decided
resounding
conspicuous
noticeable
unequivocal
unambiguous
plain
categorical
absolute
arresting
impelling
categoric

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

mild
weak
unemphatic
ambiguous
nonassertive
hesitant
guarded
equivocal
uncompelling
nonemphatic
halting
wishy-washy
understated

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of aggressive are assertive, militant, and self-assertive. While all these words mean "obtrusively energetic especially in pursuing particular goals," aggressive implies a disposition to dominate often in disregard of others' rights or in determined and energetic pursuit of one's ends.

aggressive in his business dealings

Although the words assertive and aggressive have much in common, assertive suggests bold self-confidence in expression of opinion.

the more assertive speakers dominated the forum

In some situations, the words militant and aggressive are roughly equivalent. However, militant also implies a fighting disposition but suggests not self-seeking but devotion to a cause, movement, or principle.

militant protesters rallied against the new law

The words self-assertive and aggressive are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, self-assertive connotes forwardness or brash self-confidence.

a self-assertive young upstart

单词	aggressive
释义	aggressive adjective ag·gres·sive ə-ˈgre-siv 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 : strong or emphatic in effect or intent aggressive colors aggressive flavors 4 : growing, developing, or spreading rapidly aggressive bone tumors 5 : more severe, intensive, or comprehensive than usual especially in dosage or extent aggressive chemotherapy aggressively adverb aggressiveness noun aggressivity ˌa-ˌgre-ˈsi-və-tē noun Synonyms ambitious assertive enterprising fierce go-getting high-pressure in-your-face militant pushy self-asserting self-assertive See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences He started to get aggressive and began to shout. an aggressive lawyer whose tactics have made people angry The team plays a very aggressive style of defense. The company took aggressive steps to prevent illegal use of their equipment. The publisher has been very aggressive in promoting the book. The city began an aggressive campaign to encourage recycling. an aggressive form of cancer See More Recent Examples on the Web Google has one of Big Tech’s most aggressive sustainability plans. Eamon Barrett, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 In recent years, the most aggressive state-level initiatives have been crafted by conservative statehouses, often in ways that conflict with popular sentiment. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 The legislation is among the nation’s most aggressive, banning new fossil fuel power plants and requiring existing generators to begin cleaning up their electricity almost immediately. oregonlive, 6 Sep. 2022 Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive types of brain cancer known to man. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 5 Sep. 2022 But the Commission's draft regulation would go beyond even the most aggressive aims of the US right-to-repair movement. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 2 Sep. 2022 Her probe has grown to become the most aggressive state-level investigation into efforts by Mr. Trump and his allies to reverse the November 2020 results. Jan Wolfe, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Historically, ultralow-fare airlines have been the most aggressive with luggage fees. Christopher Elliott, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican facing a re-election challenge from Democrat Stacey Abrams, has been among the most aggressive tax-cutters. CBS News, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from New Latin aggressīvus, from Latin aggressus, past participle of aggredī "to step up to, approach, attack" + -īvus -ive — more at aggress First Known Use 1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing aggressive passive-aggressive hyper-aggressive passive-aggressive hyper-aggressive Kids Definition aggressive adjective ag·gres·sive ə-ˈgre-siv 1 : showing a readiness to fight or argue an aggressive dog aggressive behavior 2 : engaging in hostile action without reasonable cause an aggressive nation 3 : being forceful in getting things done an overly aggressive salesperson Medical Definition aggressive adjective ag·gres·sive ə-ˈgres-iv 1 : tending toward or exhibiting aggression aggressive behavior 2 : growing, developing, or spreading rapidly aggressive bone tumors 3 : more severe, intensive, or comprehensive than usual especially in dosage or extent aggressive chemotherapy aggressive surgical intervention compare conservative aggressive adjective 1 as in ambitious having or showing a bold forcefulness in the pursuit of a goal if you don't take a more aggressive approach to this yard pretty soon, the weeds are going to take over completely Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ambitious fierce assertive militant vigorous adventurous energetic pushy confident daring in-your-face enterprising belligerent pugnacious self-assertive combative dynamic bellicose bold high-pressure warlike determined go-getting domineering self-asserting truculent contentious hyperaggressive emphatic argumentative hustling unapologetic strenuous quarrelsome dominating obtrusive impudent overambitious feisty insolent adventuresome gutsy emboldened disputatious trigger-happy cocky overconfident bumptious brassy gladiatorial brash cheeky venturous audacious overbearing discordant dashing venturesome unyielding gung ho scrappy presumptuous bare-knuckled forward imperious bare-knuckles cocksure unsubdued magisterial bare-knuckle lordly Antonyms & Near Antonyms unaggressive unassertive unambitious easygoing docile relaxed nonassertive deferential compliant amenable passive submissive acquiescent timid tractable mild ambitionless yielding subdued unenterprising modest quiet shrinking shy meek unobtrusive bashful low-pressure humble resigned laid-back diffident reserved demure grovelling obsequious mousy lowly retiring slavish subservient mousey servile cringing cowering groveling overmodest See More 2 as in militant feeling or displaying eagerness to fight a kindergarten teacher who discourages aggressive behavior, like pushing, by rewarding those children who wait their turn Synonyms & Similar Words militant hostile assaultive contentious confrontational belligerent pugnacious irritable combative bellicose ugly warlike feisty fierce acidic vicious truculent agonistic savage argumentative scrappy quarrelsome rude chippy disputatious antagonistic fighting gladiatorial brawly discordant cross petulant irascible ornery disagreeable snappish surly warring peevish battling on the warpath hot-tempered testy waspish grouchy fretful grumpy touchy bristly querulous bilious choleric fractious huffy ill-tempered stroppy crabby dyspeptic ill-humored bearish prickly cranky ill-natured pettish snappy Antonyms & Near Antonyms nonaggressive peaceful peaceable nonbelligerent pacific friendly pleasant unwarlike benevolent conciliatory amiable easygoing gracious affable amicable sociable uncontentious complaisant unbelligerent cordial ingratiating antimilitarist quiet uncombative calm mild kindhearted gentle obliging genial serene benign relaxed tranquil good-natured anti-imperialist good-tempered kindly See More 3 as in violent marked by or uttered with forcefulness the team's game strategy depends on a very aggressive style of defense Synonyms & Similar Words violent vigorous emphatic forceful dynamic assertive energetic insistent vehement muscular strenuous compelling clear striking pointed marked full-blooded decided resounding conspicuous noticeable unequivocal unambiguous plain categorical absolute arresting impelling categoric Antonyms & Near Antonyms mild weak unemphatic ambiguous nonassertive hesitant guarded equivocal uncompelling nonemphatic halting wishy-washy understated See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of aggressive are assertive, militant, and self-assertive. While all these words mean "obtrusively energetic especially in pursuing particular goals," aggressive implies a disposition to dominate often in disregard of others' rights or in determined and energetic pursuit of one's ends. aggressive in his business dealings Although the words assertive and aggressive have much in common, assertive suggests bold self-confidence in expression of opinion. the more assertive speakers dominated the forum In some situations, the words militant and aggressive are roughly equivalent. However, militant also implies a fighting disposition but suggests not self-seeking but devotion to a cause, movement, or principle. militant protesters rallied against the new law The words self-assertive and aggressive are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, self-assertive connotes forwardness or brash self-confidence. a self-assertive young upstart
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