Aggressive

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Pronunciation: /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

Definitions of aggressive

noun aggressiveness

Example Sentences

A1 He is very aggressive when he plays sports.

A2 The aggressive in the group always tries to take control.

B1 Her aggressive can be intimidating in a professional setting.

B2 The team's aggressive paid off in the final moments of the game.

C1 His aggressive negotiation tactics often lead to successful deals.

C2 The politician's aggressive campaign strategy helped secure a landslide victory.

adjective showing a readiness to attack or confront

Example Sentences

A1 The aggressive dog barked loudly at the mailman.

A2 She has an aggressive attitude when playing sports.

B1 The company used aggressive marketing tactics to increase sales.

B2 The aggressive negotiation tactics resulted in a successful deal.

C1 His aggressive behavior towards his colleagues led to conflicts in the workplace.

C2 The politician's aggressive stance on immigration sparked heated debates.

Examples of aggressive in a Sentence

formal The company adopted an aggressive marketing strategy to increase sales.

informal He has a reputation for being overly aggressive in sports.

slang Don't be so aggressive, chill out!

figurative The aggressive storm clouds loomed overhead, ready to unleash their fury.

Grammatical Forms of aggressive

past tense

aggressed

plural

aggressives

comparative

more aggressive

superlative

most aggressive

present tense

aggresses

future tense

will aggress

perfect tense

has aggressed

continuous tense

is aggressing

singular

aggressive

positive degree

aggressive

infinitive

to aggress

gerund

aggressing

participle

aggressing

Origin and Evolution of aggressive

First Known Use: 0018 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'aggressive' originated from the Latin word 'aggress-' which means to attack or approach.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a military context to describe actions or behaviors that are forceful or assertive, the word 'aggressive' has evolved to also encompass a broader range of meanings including being overly assertive or hostile in interpersonal interactions.