aggressive definition - Dictionary

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ag·gres·sive [ ə gréssiv ]

adjective

Definition:

1. likely to attack: showing a readiness or having a tendency to attack or do harm to others

2. attacking: attacking or taking action without provocation or without waiting for an enemy to make the first move

3. assertive: characterized by or exhibiting determination, energy, and initiative

an aggressive investment policy

4. medicine spreading quickly: describes a disease or a pathological growth such as a tumor that spreads or grows quickly

5. extreme sports emphasizing stunts: describes a type of in-line skating, skateboarding, or snowboarding that focuses on performing stunts

ag·gres·sive·ly adverb

ag·gres·sive·ness noun

Word Usage


	Note that the correct spelling of aggressive and aggression is with -gg- and -ss-.