aggressive
Translation
aggressive, assertive, pushy
Examples
He has a very aggressive personality.
He has a very aggressive personality.
The company launched an aggressive marketing campaign.
The company launched an aggressive marketing campaign.
The doctor recommended aggressive treatment for the disease.
The doctor recommended aggressive treatment for the disease.
Grammar Patterns
an aggressive ((noun)) behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person He has an aggressive personality.
an aggressive ((noun)) determined to win or succeed The company launched an aggressive marketing campaign.
Similar Words
Etymology
From Latin 'aggredi' (to attack), see 'aggression'. The '-ive' suffix indicates a tendency or quality.
Memory Tips
Can have a negative meaning (hostile) or a positive one (assertive, determined), depending on the context.