CEFR B2

aggressiveness

noun

Meaning

The quality of being ready or likely to attack or confront; a forceful and sometimes hostile behavior.

Examples

The coach praised the team's aggressiveness in pursuing the ball, which led to their victory.
His sudden aggressiveness in the meeting surprised everyone, as he's usually very calm.

Synonyms: hostility, assertiveness, belligerence, combativeness

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aggressiveness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈɡrɛsɪvnəs/

Definition

The quality of being ready or likely to attack or confront; a forceful and sometimes hostile behavior.

Examples

The coach praised the team's aggressiveness in pursuing the ball, which led to their victory.
His sudden aggressiveness in the meeting surprised everyone, as he's usually very calm.
Studies show a link between certain environmental factors and increased aggressiveness in animals.

Synonyms of aggressiveness

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