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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-gres-iv]
- /əˈgrɛs ɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-gres-iv]
- /əˈgrɛs ɪv/
Definitions of overaggressive word
- adjective overaggressive characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country. 1
- adjective overaggressive making an all-out effort to win or succeed; competitive: an aggressive basketball player. 1
- adjective overaggressive vigorously energetic, especially in the use of initiative and forcefulness: an aggressive salesperson. 1
- adjective overaggressive boldly assertive and forward; pushy: an aggressive driver. 1
- adjective overaggressive emphasizing maximum growth and capital gains over quality, security, and income: an aggressive mutual fund. 1
- adjective overaggressive 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 overaggressive
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 Overaggressive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overaggressive 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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