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See more synonyms for aggressive on Thesaurus.com characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country. making an all-out effort to win or succeed; competitive: an aggressive basketball player. vigorously energetic, especially in the use of initiative and forcefulness: an aggressive salesperson. boldly assertive and forward; pushy: an aggressive driver. emphasizing maximum growth and capital gains over quality, security, and income: an aggressive mutual fund. 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: aggressive chemotherapy. Show More
Related forms ag·gres·sive·ly , adverb ag·gres·sive·ness , ag·gres·siv·i·ty [ag-re-siv -i-tee] /ˌæg rɛˈsɪv ɪ ti/ noun an·ti·ag·gres·sive , adjective an·ti·ag·gres·sive·ly , adverb an·ti·ag·gres·sive·ness , noun hy·per·ag·gres·sive , adjective hy·per·ag·gres·sive·ly , adverb hy·per·ag·gres·sive·ness , noun o·ver·ag·gres·sive , adjective o·ver·ag·gres·sive·ly , adverb o·ver·ag·gres·sive·ness , noun pre·ag·gres·sive , adjective pre·ag·gres·sive·ly , adverb pre·ag·gres·sive·ness , noun pseu·do·ag·gres·sive , adjective pseu·do·ag·gres·sive·ly , adverb su·per·ag·gres·sive , adjective un·ag·gres·sive , adjective un·ag·gres·sive·ly , adverb un·ag·gres·sive·ness , noun Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Related Words for aggressive contentious ,
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martial Examples from the Web for aggressive Contemporary Examples of aggressive Question those taking on the mantle of victimhood and you are immediately cast as some kind of aggressive , unfeeling oppressor.
Others on the RSD forum would deconstruct his approach: “too aggressive ,” “too many questions,” “nervousness in your voice,” etc.
They have experimented with new products and have invested millions into aggressive marketing and promotion.
He even allegedly had a nickname for his violent, aggressive alter ego: Rick.
Indeed, it is possible that the evidence points to aggressive acts on the part of Brown unknown to the public at this time.
Historical Examples of aggressive Fandor was not in the least impressed by the lieutenant's aggressive declarations.
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 aggressive Martians would be only too glad to explore the Moon.
The swiftness of the movement was aggressive enough to startle.
British Dictionary definitions for aggressive quarrelsome or belligerent an aggressive remark assertive; vigorous an aggressive business executive Show More
Derived Forms aggressively , adverb aggressiveness , noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for aggressive adj. 1791, from Latin aggress- , past participle stem of aggredi (see aggression ) + -ive . In psychological use from 1913, first in translations of Freud. Related: Aggressively ; aggressiveness .
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Characterized by aggression. Inclined to behave in a hostile fashion. Tending to spread quickly, as a tumor; fast-growing. Characterized by or inclined toward vigorous or intensive medical treatment. Show More
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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