transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈgre-siv ]
adjective
Date: 1824
1.
a. : tending toward or exhibiting aggression
aggressive behavior
b. : marked by combative readiness
an aggressive fighter
2.
a. : marked by obtrusive energy
b. : marked by driving forceful energy or initiative : enterprising
an aggressive salesman
3. : strong or emphatic in effect or intent
aggressive colors
aggressive flavors
4. : growing, developing, or spreading rapidly
aggressive bone tumors
5. : more severe, intensive, or comprehensive than usual especially in dosage or extent
aggressive chemotherapy
• ag·gres·sive·ly adverb
• ag·gres·sive·ness noun
• ag·gres·siv·i·ty ˌa-ˌgre-ˈsi-və-tē noun
Synonyms:
aggressive , militant , assertive , self-assertive mean obtrusively energetic especially in pursuing particular goals. aggressive implies a disposition to dominate often in disregard of others' rights or in determined and energetic pursuit of one's ends
was taught to be aggressive in his business dealings
militant also implies a fighting disposition but suggests not self-seeking but devotion to a cause, movement, or principle
militant protesters held a rally against racism
assertive suggests bold self-confidence in expression of opinion
the more assertive speakers dominated the forum
self-assertive connotes forwardness or brash self-confidence
a self-assertive young executive climbing the corporate ladder