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aggressive

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //əˈɡɹɛsɪv// UK //ɐɡɹˈɛsɪv// ag·gres·sive General-service

adj. behaving in a forceful or angry way to get what you want. In business or sports, it can also mean being very determined and competitive.

adj. characterised by a readiness to attack or confront; in a professional or financial context, marked by a bold, assertive, or high-risk approach to achieving goals.


SIMPLE

The salesman was too aggressive and made the customers feel uncomfortable.

CONTEXTUAL

The company launched an aggressive marketing campaign to capture a larger share of the market before the holidays.

COMPLEX

While an aggressive investment strategy may yield significant short-term gains, it also exposes the portfolio to substantial volatility that more conservative investors might find intolerable.

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Origin

From aggress + -ive. Compare with French agressif.

Usage

Typically precedes the noun it modifies; when describing behavior, it can carry either a negative or a positive connotation depending on the field.

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