American English
/əgˈɹɛ.sɪv/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Threatening to attack people or animals, or using forceful and unfriendly behavior.
Say “aggressive” with the strongest beat on the second syllable.
Threatening to attack people or animals, or using forceful and unfriendly behavior.
The dog became aggressive when I touched its food.
He used aggressive language during the argument.
aggressive behavior · aggressive dog · aggressive language · aggressive attitude
be aggressive toward someone
an aggressive + noun
Using very strong and determined methods to get what you want, often in a way that seems too forceful.
The company used an aggressive marketing campaign.
She took an aggressive approach to negotiating the contract.
In business or politics, this often means “very forceful,” not physically violent.
aggressive sales tactics · aggressive marketing · aggressive strategy · aggressive approach
take an aggressive approach to something
be aggressive in pursuing something
Growing or spreading quickly and causing serious harm.
The doctors found an aggressive form of cancer.
This aggressive disease can spread to other organs.
aggressive cancer · aggressive disease · aggressive tumor · aggressive form of cancer
an aggressive form of + illness
an aggressive + illness