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aggressive

[uh-gres-iv] / əˈgrɛs ɪv /
ADJECTIVE
belligerent, hostile
Synonyms
STRONGEST
combative contentious destructive intrusive threatening
WEAK
advancing antipathetic assailing attacking barbaric bellicose disruptive disturbing encroaching hawkish intruding invading martial militant offensive pugnacious quarrelsome rapacious warlike
Antonyms
WEAK
calm complaisant easygoing laid-back
ADJECTIVE
assertive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bold cocky dynamic energetic forceful smart tough vigorous zealous
WEAK
assertory brassy cheeky come on domineering enterprising flip fresh get up and go go after hard sell imperious masterful militant nervy pushing pushy sassy shooting from the hip smart alecky strenuous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic dull idle impotent inactive lethargic meek shy slow timid weak
WEAK
calm complaisant easygoing laid-back

Example Sentences

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Discounters are successfully appealing to these sticker-shocked customers through improved digital offerings and aggressive expansions into well-off neighborhoods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The four-piece from Sheffield started out in 2004 in the deathcore genre, a form of metal known for its heavy and aggressive sound.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“Once Smithy came in, he just changed the energy a little bit and we’re trying to be a little more aggressive versus sitting back,” said Kopitar, the Kings’ all-time leader in games, points and assists.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Live Nation has argued that it still faces aggressive competition, and that artists play a role in setting ticket prices.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Before he joined with Picasso, he criticized cubism as too aggressive.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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