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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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"They were the leading figure in the K-pop scene to make aggressive use of social content, perhaps as an alternative, as it was difficult for idols from smaller agencies to secure TV appearances."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In the past two years McDonald’s has been aggressive in rolling out deals, and it reported notable success in the final three months of last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Fear-surfing is an aggressive trading strategy that is intended to generate big returns on securities with high implied volatility created by exogenous events.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

In 2022, expectations that aggressive interest-rate hikes by the Fed would trigger a recession caused stocks to log their biggest decline since 2008.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

As a lawyer, Mom is a bit overprotective and aggressive.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh