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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024ag•gres•sive /əˈgrɛsɪv/USA pronunciation adj. - characterized by or tending toward aggression;
warlike; hostile:the aggressive nature of the dictator's actions. - vigorously energetic:an aggressive approach to solving problems.
ag•gres•sive•ly, adv. ag•gres•sive•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024ag•gres•sive (ə gres′iv),USA pronunciation adj. - characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing:aggressive acts against a neighboring country.
- making an all-out effort to win or succeed;
competitive:an aggressive basketball player. - vigorously energetic, esp. in the use of initiative and forcefulness:an aggressive salesperson.
- boldly assertive and forward;
pushy:an aggressive driver. - Stock Exchange, Businessemphasizing maximum growth and capital gains over quality, security, and income:an aggressive mutual fund.
- (of a disease or tumor) highly invasive and difficult or impossible to treat successfully.
- Medicinepertaining to a risky surgery or treatment, or to a medication that has grave side effects:aggressive chemotherapy.
- aggress(ion) + -ive 1815–25
ag•gres′sive•ly, adv. ag•gres′sive•ness, ag•gres•siv•i•ty (ag′re siv′i tē),USA pronunciation n. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . pugnacious, militant.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . forceful, enterprising, assertive.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . friendly.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . retiring, shy, timid, hesitant.
aggressive, + adj. - Medicine(of a disease or tumor) highly invasive and difficult or impossible to treat successfully.
- pertaining to a risky surgery or treatment, or to a medication that has grave side effects:aggressive chemotherapy.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: aggressive /əˈɡrɛsɪv/ adj - quarrelsome or belligerent
- assertive; vigorous
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