aggressive
agg·res·sive
adjective
1.
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
- “an aggressive businessman”
- “an aggressive basketball player”
- “he was aggressive and imperious; positive in his convictions”
- “aggressive drivers”
2.
marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative
- “an aggressive young executive”
- “a pushful insurance agent”
- “a pushing youth intent on getting on in the world”
3.
4.
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
- “aggressive acts against another country”
- “a belligerent tone”
Origin
From aggress + -ive.
Phrases
- aggressive mimicry
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