Definitions for aggressive

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aggressive ag·gres·sive

Spelling: [uh-gres-iv]

IPA: /əˈgrɛs ɪv/

Aggressive is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 393 anagrams from letters in aggressive (aeeggirssv).

Definitions for aggressive

adjective

1. characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing:
2. making an all-out effort to win or succeed; competitive:
3. vigorously energetic, especially in the use of initiative and forcefulness:
4. boldly assertive and forward; pushy:
5. emphasizing maximum growth and capital gains over quality, security, and income:
6. Medicine/Medical. (of a disease or tumor) spreading rapidly or highly invasive; difficult or impossible to treat successfully. pertaining to a risky surgery or treatment, or to a medication that has grave side effects:

Origin of aggressive

First recorded in 1815-25; aggress(ion) + -ive

Examples for aggressive

Others on the RSD forum would deconstruct his approach: “too aggressive,” “too many questions,” “nervousness in your voice,” etc.

Indeed, it is possible that the evidence points to aggressive acts on the part of Brown unknown to the public at this time.

He even allegedly had a nickname for his violent, aggressive alter ego: Rick.

The aggressive Martians would be only too glad to explore the Moon.

Question those taking on the mantle of victimhood and you are immediately cast as some kind of aggressive, unfeeling oppressor.

Fandor was not in the least impressed by the lieutenant's aggressive declarations.

They have experimented with new products and have invested millions into aggressive marketing and promotion.

But it never seems to enter into the goat's head to do anything so aggressive.

They were not aggressive creatures; it was that that made them so terrible to Helen.

The swiftness of the movement was aggressive enough to startle.