B1adjectivepsychologybusiness
US/əˈɡres.ɪv/
UK/əˈɡres.ɪv/
behaving in an angry way that may hurt people; also very determined to win or succeed
In context
The dog becomes aggressive when strangers come near the gate.
Aggressive drivers who change lanes suddenly cause many accidents.
The company has an aggressive plan to open fifty new stores this year.
Words that go with aggressive
adjective + noun
- aggressive behaviorAggressive behavior is not allowed at school.
- aggressive drivingAggressive driving is a major cause of accidents.
- aggressive marketingAggressive marketing helped the app grow quickly.
verb + adjective
- become aggressiveSome people become aggressive when they drink.
adverb + adjective
- highly aggressiveSome cancers are highly aggressive.
adjective + preposition
- aggressive towardsHe was aggressive towards the waiter.