Word
aggressiveness
Phoneticsag·gres·sive·ness, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈɡɹɛsɪvnəs/
UK/ɐɡɹˈɛsɪvnəs/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The company's new marketing strategy shows a lot of aggressiveness.”
“The coach praised the team's aggressiveness during the second half, which led to several scoring opportunities.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“A separate investigation uncovered another unexpected connection between tetraploid cells and cancer aggressiveness.” “For the robot to fly with the speed and aggressiveness of a real insect, the researchers needed a system that could handle uncertainty while rapidly solving complex control problems.” Etymology
From aggressive + -ness.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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