Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aggressive
Adjective
/əˈɡrɛsɪv/
Definition
Ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by hostility or assertiveness.
Examples
- Her aggressive approach in negotiations helped secure the contract.
- The dog became aggressive when it felt threatened.
- Despite his aggressive tactics, he was quite friendly once you got to know him.
Meaning
The term ‘aggressive’ refers to behavior that is forceful, intense, and often confrontational. It can describe a person who is eager to fight or a manner that is assertively direct, sometimes to the point of being hostile.
Synonyms
- hostile
- belligerent
- assertive
- combative
- forceful
