Aggressive

/əˈɡrɛsɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression.
The dog was aggressive towards strangers.
marked by a forceful or bold approach; assertively pushy or dominant.
She had an aggressive sales strategy that significantly increased her commissions.
intensely competitive or ambitious.
His aggressive approach in the business world earned him a reputation.

Etymology

From Latin 'aggressivus', meaning to attack.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aggressive marketing
a type of marketing that pushes customers to buy products aggressively.
aggressive behavior
actions that are forceful or likely to cause harm.
aggressive driving
driving with hostile or reckless behavior.

Related Words

assertive
having a confident and forceful personality.
confrontational
tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way.
belligerent
hostile and aggressive.

Slang Meanings

Too intense or forceful.
That guy is being really aggressive with his sales pitch.
Overly assertive or in-your-face.
Her aggressive attitude turned everyone off.