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- [uh-gres-iv]
- /əˈgrɛs ɪv/
- /əˈgresɪvnɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-gres-iv]
- /əˈgrɛs ɪv/
Definitions of aggressiveness word
- adjective aggressiveness characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country. 1
- adjective aggressiveness making an all-out effort to win or succeed; competitive: an aggressive basketball player. 1
- adjective aggressiveness vigorously energetic, especially in the use of initiative and forcefulness: an aggressive salesperson. 1
- adjective aggressiveness boldly assertive and forward; pushy: an aggressive driver. 1
- adjective aggressiveness emphasizing maximum growth and capital gains over quality, security, and income: an aggressive mutual fund. 1
- adjective aggressiveness Medicine/Medical. (of a disease or tumor) spreading rapidly or highly invasive; difficult or impossible to treat successfully. pertaining to a risky surgery or treatment, or to a medication that has grave side effects: aggressive chemotherapy. 1
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Origin of aggressiveness
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; aggress(ion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Aggressiveness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aggressiveness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for aggressiveness
noun aggressiveness
- combative — A person who is combative is aggressive and eager to fight or argue.
- hostility — a hostile state, condition, or attitude; enmity; antagonism; unfriendliness.
- belligerence — the act or quality of being belligerent or warlike; aggressiveness
- offensive — causing resentful displeasure; highly irritating, angering, or annoying: offensive television commercials.
- fight — a battle or combat.
Antonyms for aggressiveness
noun aggressiveness
- friendliness — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- mildness — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
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