aggressive
♦ ag|gres|sive /əgr'esɪv/
1 [ADJ]
An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
Some children are much more aggressive than others...
Aggressive behaviour is a sign of emotional distress.
= belligerent
● aggressively [ADV]
They'll react aggressively.
● aggressiveness [N-UNCOUNT]
Her aggressiveness made it difficult for him to explain his own feelings.
= aggression
2 [ADJ]
People who are aggressive in their work or other activities behave in a forceful way because they are very eager to succeed.
He is respected as a very aggressive and competitive executive...
● aggressively [ADV] usu ADV with v
...countries noted for aggressively pursuing energy efficiency.
1 [ADJ]
An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
Some children are much more aggressive than others...
Aggressive behaviour is a sign of emotional distress.
= belligerent
● aggressively [ADV]
They'll react aggressively.
● aggressiveness [N-UNCOUNT]
Her aggressiveness made it difficult for him to explain his own feelings.
= aggression
2 [ADJ]
People who are aggressive in their work or other activities behave in a forceful way because they are very eager to succeed.
He is respected as a very aggressive and competitive executive...
● aggressively [ADV] usu ADV with v
...countries noted for aggressively pursuing energy efficiency.