CEFR B1

aggressive

adjective

Meaning

Ready or likely to attack or confront; showing a readiness to attack or fight.

Examples

He has an aggressive personality that often gets him into trouble.
The company took an aggressive approach to marketing its new product.

Synonyms: hostile, combative, belligerent

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aggressive (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈɡresɪv/

Definition

Ready or likely to attack or confront; showing a readiness to attack or fight.

Examples

He has an aggressive personality that often gets him into trouble.
The company took an aggressive approach to marketing its new product.
She was very aggressive in her pursuit of a promotion.

How to Use aggressive

aggressive towards (prepositional phrase): Showing hostility or readiness to attack someone or something. — "He became aggressive towards anyone who entered his territory."
aggressive in (prepositional phrase): Showing determination and energy in pursuing a particular activity or goal. — "She was very aggressive in her pursuit of a promotion."

Synonyms of aggressive

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