Aggressive Definition
ə-grĕsĭv
adjective
Aggressing or inclined to aggress; starting fights or quarrels.
Webster's New World
Inclined to behave in an actively hostile fashion.
An aggressive regime.
American Heritage
Ready or willing to take issue or engage in direct action; militant.
Webster's New World
Assertive, bold, and energetic.
An aggressive sales campaign.
American Heritage
Full of enterprise and initiative; bold and active; pushing.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- unaggressive
- laid-back
- easy-going
- calm
- complaisant
Origin of Aggressive
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From aggress + -ive. Compare with French agressif.
From Wiktionary
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