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aggressive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈɡresɪv/

aggressive means: Ready to attack, threaten, or hurt others without a good reason.

adjective

HOSTILEB2

Ready to attack, threaten, or hurt others without a good reason.

  • The army launched an aggressive attack.
  • Their aggressive policy alarmed neighboring countries.
  • The group became more aggressive after its leader was arrested.

Similar words: hostile, belligerent, combative

Opposites: peaceful

Common phrases: aggressive attack, aggressive policy, aggressive nation, aggressive behavior

MASCULINE PRESENTATIONC2

Describing a woman whose clothes, appearance, or manner are traditionally seen as male.

  • She identifies as an aggressive lesbian.
  • In that community, an aggressive woman may dress in a traditionally masculine style.
  • The interview explored her experience as an aggressive lesbian.

Similar words: butch, masculine

Opposites: feminine

Common phrases: aggressive woman, aggressive lesbian

Questions about aggressive

What does aggressive mean?

Ready to attack, threaten, or hurt others without a good reason.

What is aggressive in other languages?

Türkçe: saldırgan · Español: agresivo · Français: agressif · Deutsch: aggressiv · Italiano: aggressivo · 日本語: 攻撃的な

How do you pronounce aggressive?

It is pronounced /əˈɡresɪv/.

How do you use aggressive in a sentence?

The army launched an aggressive attack. Their aggressive policy alarmed neighboring countries.

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