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aggressiveness

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈɡɹɛsɪvnəs// UK //ɐɡɹˈɛsɪvnəs// ag·gres·sive·ness

n. the quality of being ready to attack or act in a strong, forceful way. It describes someone who is very determined to get what they want, even if they seem a bit rude.

n. the quality of being ready to attack or act in a forceful or assertive manner. Often describes a person's behavior or a company's strategy to gain market share through competitive pricing or bold marketing.


SIMPLE

The company's new marketing strategy shows a lot of aggressiveness.

CONTEXTUAL

The coach praised the team's aggressiveness during the second half, which led to several scoring opportunities.

COMPLEX

While some view the firm's aggressive expansion into foreign markets as a bold move, others argue that such a level of aggressiveness may alienate existing customers who prefer a more conservative approach.

Synonyms
Origin

From aggressive + -ness.

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