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aggressive

agg·res·sive

US/əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ common us

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.

tending to spread quickly

  • “an aggressive tumor”
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4.

characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

  • “aggressive acts against another country”
  • “a belligerent tone”
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Origin

From aggress + -ive.

Phrases

  • aggressive mimicry

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