Meaning & use

aggressive

adjective·Everyday

Ready or likely to attack, confront, or behave with hostile force.

See it in a sentence

The dog became aggressive whenever a stranger approached the front gate.

She took an aggressive approach in negotiations to secure a better deal.

A note on using this word

'Aggressive' is the correct spelling, with a double 'g'; 'agressive' is a common misspelling.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

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